Figured y'all could appreciate this. This was an older client, around 75 (not my favorite age anyway)& he books a 90 minute which is $350 ~ I guess about 400 pounds for you guys. 1/2 way thru the session he asks if this could be an ongoing thing & he'd like to see me twice monthly for 2 hours each time, can I work with him on the donation amount?
I hadn't clicked with him but hey, my 2 hours are $500 each, so we're talking 1K a month here...suddenly he's a lot more interesting, right? Sure, I can work with you. I'm thinking let's do $400 for the 2 hours, possibly $375, I'll feel him out.
I said absolutely, what did you have in mind for a regular bi weekly amount for the 2 hours?
"$150."
"Pardon?"
He looks at me, completely serious & repeats, "$150."
I said, "For 2 hours. Twice a month."
"Yes."
*Chernobyl melt down begins*
"So, I have a question for you, X. I'm wondering what makes you think I'd be willing to see you for 2 hours twice a month for less than what I accept for a 30 minute visit. My 30 minute visits are $175 dollars, but, just to be clear, you're wanting 2 hours for ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS!!" and yeah, I was shouting by then *shame faced*.
Know what he says?
"Well, I'm on social security!" All indignant 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️.
Bitch, maybe you ought to be spending that $$ on your damn bills then! I still get infuriated when I think about this, mostly bc of his very la di da attitude.
Needless to say he's blocked. Infuriating, man, just.....argh🔨🔨🔨