Contractors often face clients who don't see the real value of their services.
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I have had people try and beat me down on price when I was in fact doing them a favor, in the end I quit doing jobs for family friends and acquaintances, when asked how much I would charge I would say "you can't afford me" with a slight smile on my face.
Quote from: Jeff_T on May 19, 2025, 11:09 PMI have had people try and beat me down on price when I was in fact doing them a favor, in the end I quit doing jobs for family friends and acquaintances, when asked how much I would charge I would say "you can't afford me" with a slight smile on my face.
I think a lot of people who started, like me, doing things for free, are especially susceptible to being underappreciated.
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