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Why does nobody talk about setting client boundaries from day one?
I took on a client who would message me at all hours, even on weekends. It started to burn me out fast. So, I began stating my available hours in the first meeting. Now, they respect my time, and I can focus better. It's a simple step that made a huge difference.
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wendyn571mo ago
Wait, they were messaging you on weekends? That’s crazy, I would have lost it. Good on you for saying something right away.
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logan_schmidt1mo ago
Remember that one client who asked for a "quick logo" at 9 PM on a Friday? I told them my computer was off for the weekend, like @betty_shah said, setting that line early is key. They tried the same thing the next week, and I just didn't reply until Monday morning. After that, they got the message and only emailed during the day. It's wild how people will just assume you're always on call if you don't stop it fast.
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