She sent the quote at her actual rate.
I discount before anyone even asks. I've been broke and calling it “being nice” for a decade.
It said softening my price is the same move as softening myself, and I put my phone down and just sat there. Because. Oh. That's my whole life. Not just money.
I sent the next quote at my actual rate and then immediately wanted to throw up and un-send it.
She said yes without blinking. I cried, honestly. I've been leaving money and myself on the table forever and it turns out I didn't have to.
“it said softening my price is the same move as softening myself and I put my phone down and just sat there. because oh. that's my whole LIFE, not just money. I sent the next quote at my real rate and immediately wanted to throw up and un-send it. she said yes without blinking. I cried. I've been leaving money AND myself on the table for ten years and I didn't have to.”
Priya, 43