10 Polite Ways To Say, “Sorry. I Don’t Work For Free.” - Page 6
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Julia Austin
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I’ve graduated from interning
It’s possible that this person met you when you were an intern, and does not realize that you’re now a paid professional — with bills to pay. Or they just think they can take advantage of you because of the pre-established relationship. But you’re well within your right to change that relationship and say, “Thanks so much for thinking of me! Since we last spoke, I actually graduated from interning at insert job here and am a staffed employee as the insert role here. If you’d like to discuss my rates for this type of thing, let me know!”
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