If People Talked To Other Professionals The Way They Talk To Designers
Some people think designers don’t need money to do work (hint: Just say no). Read on to find more hilarious or dreadful things people like to say to designers and how it sounds in the context of other professions.
“Pay? It’s just a couple of cavities no big deal. Come on lol.
If you do good, I’ll slide you a couple bucks.”
“Looking for a plumber with at least 5 years of experience for an exciting project. Must work long hours and do everything to make it successful. No pay but you’ll get a lifetime of bragging rights.”
“Hey you… I like your coding style, it’s so cute. Can you update my website for me? I don’t do real money sadly — why would I pay you to do your hobby?”
“You want money? Wow… What a crappy paralegal. Only in it for the money… You just lost a client.”
“Accounting is just stuff that literally anybody can learn to do in a week. Honestly, I hate seeing amateur accountants charge to do simple stuff.”
“Would you consider creating a business strategy for my aunt for free? She has this awesome idea but everyone else she contacted asked for a lot of money.”
“I think paying you for landscaping is SO stupid and dumb. I don’t even know how it would work. I don’t appreciate you trying to squeeze money from me. There was no reason for you to know my budget.”
“I was wondering if you were interested in some publicity for your construction business? Salary is unpaid but I will mention your name/website once it’s done.”
“So you’re just doing tree trimming around the corner from my house right? I see that this will be very beneficial for us both. I will not pay you anything, but I can sign you up to my email list if you like.”
“Fixing my engine doesn’t seem so hard to me it’s just like playing with toy cars, ugh, why do mechanics make me pay money to do things for me.”
“Can you please start the surgery now? I need it by 5pm. I’m sure it will only take you 5 min :)”
“What? You mean every time you do work for me, you charge? I know waaaaaay cheaper physical therapists.”
“Why don’t you give me 5 different meals and if I like them, I’ll pay.”
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