What Being Ripped Off Taught Me (belief.horse)

A contractor describes being hired to rescue a failing augmented-reality bus tour project in Beijing that was riddled with technical missteps, missing fundamentals, and chaotic deployment practices. After working long hours using his own equipment while the team repeatedly delivered wrong or delayed results, he says the client ultimately never paid the $35k owed, despite promising progress and blaming excuses. The author concludes with lessons about recognizing when someone won’t accept help, using enforceable contracts and progress payments, and trusting gut instincts in high-risk deals.