Rant: Stop calling 30 days 'net 30' if you're gonna pay on day 45

I had a repeat client in Austin who always paid on day 32 or 33. Fine, close enough. But then a new project manager took over and suddenly payments showed up on day 50. When I asked, she said 'net 30 means within 30 business days, right?' No. No it does not. I had to print the contract and highlight the line that says 'net 30 calendar days from invoice date.' Now I add a 2% fee for anything past day 35. Has anyone else had to explain basic calendar math to a grown adult?

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oliver_baker499d ago

Man, day 50 is just ridiculous. I feel your pain.

nathan_kim9d ago

Wait you made it that far? I heard from my buddy Mark he tried that and by day 45 he was eating lunch meat straight out of the package in his car at work.

lucashenderson9d ago

Day 50 is actually on the easier side compared to day 35 if you ask me.