This is part of the Semicolon&Sons Code Diary - consisting of lessons learned on the job. You're in the dumb-mistakes-and-gotchas category.
Last Updated: 2024-11-21
During a briefing my client mentioned he'd like me to post jobs to a certain job board. I didn't write it down but felt 99% sure he meant the Monster board.
I began researching the Monster API for an hour. After taking notes, I went to message my client, only to learn that he wanted to post the jobs to a different job board, Indeed. I'd just lost a billable hour.
Write down instructions. Don't assume you'll remember vendor names, especially in crowded industries.