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Vent: My buddy always asks me to check his phone for free, saying it's just a favor.
Some folks think doing favors keeps friendships strong, but I worry it sets a bad precedent for our work, so how do you handle this?
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riley_taylor1mo ago
Ugh, I feel you. My cousin used to hit me up for free computer fixes all the time. I finally told him straight up that my time has value, and offered to do it for a discount instead of free. It was awkward at first, but now he respects my work and only asks when it's serious.
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paulsanchez1mo ago
Try charging friends too, it makes them value your help more.
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the_ivan1mo ago
When he says "it's just a favor," that actually downplays your skill and time. While @paulsanchez has a point about charging, consider that always doing it for free might make him see you as a fixer, not a friend.
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