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professionalclient payment issues
#RI-6ad44ae0·3 months ago·
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“trusted client with payment promise”

Client disappeared after promising payment for $3,000 work

What I wish I knew
"Verify client's creditworthiness before trusting payment promises"
If I could tell you one thing
"Clearly communicate payment expectations and deadlines"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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