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Just crossed $50k in earnings this year and it hit different
Ngl, I've been freelancing for 3 years and never hit that number before November. A client in Austin tried to talk me down from $75/hr to $50/hr last month and I actually stuck to my price for once. Has anyone else noticed that hitting a specific income goal makes you way more confident saying no to lowball offers?
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blake_kelly193mo ago
Nothing like a few dollar signs to stiffen that backbone real quick.
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fionanguyen3mo ago
Money really does change how people carry themselves. It's funny how someone who was all quiet and uncertain can suddenly find their voice when there's a paycheck or a bonus on the line. You see it everywhere - in construction, at the grocery store, even in how people talk to waitstaff.
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margaretc423mo ago
Totally get what you mean about the waitstaff thing, that's a dead giveaway. I see it at the hardware store all the time too - some guy who seemed clueless five minutes ago suddenly knows EXACTLY what kind of pipe joint he needs once he realizes he's got a company card burning a hole in his pocket. It's like the confidence switch gets flipped and they turn into a completely different person, one who expects you to hop to it. Honestly it's kind of sad to watch because you know they'd be polite and unsure without that little boost.
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