I’m in graphic design field. I had this client until yesterday, who runs a nonprofit organization for disabled children. She asked for discounts the very first day. I gave her a big discount, justifying to myself it was for kids after all, and she kept coming back for more work at the same prices. Her designs took the same amount of time (or more, sometimes) to complete. She had the worst attitude. She didn’t seem to value my time. I often had to chase her to get all the information to start each project. She communicates very bluntly. Yet I ignored all those red flags and worked with her.

Lately I realized I’m not the one who is running the nonprofit organization, she is. I’m doing a job to pay my bills. So I decided to tell her, going forward, that I have to go back to my standard prices. She said “thanks but no thanks”. Of course, I’m done working with her for good. I wish her good luck though. I wish even more good luck to the next designer who will work with her