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True,
Based on different circumstances
different strokes for different folks. life and situations aren't always black and white.
This is perfect timing! Learning to say no as a freelancer is one of the hardest but most essential skills. The visual storytelling here is on point—sometimes you really do have to protect your boundaries, even when pressure is mounting. Great reminder for all of us!
It serves as someone's self respect sometimes when we say no🥰🙌
Its tempting to say yes to exposure but protecting your time and value is a pro move. That stage dive is the perfect metaphor for the relief of hitting decline.
this is so real honestly. saying no to unpaid work takes guts but its the best thing you can do for yourself. respect the craft always!
very true.
Hell yeah
Until a deposit is made, we're just discussing the terms and conditions🤣 .
lol try walking into a grocery store and picking up a nice steak and telling the manager "hey, i'm going to go ahead and try this one to see if it tastes good and i'll pay for the next one." nahhhh fam, only in the creative field do people dare ask for an unpaid trial
Oh man, the audacity.
Stormzy agrees
When self-respect enters the chat 😂
Haha, super!!
THIS!
Yeah but you can enhance your portfolio by this. Learning must be first priority instead of earning.💯
hahahha
A capital NO
unfortunately this is well known practice when they want to hire you for full time job - countless interviews, free tasks, even before knowing the salary, scope of work. But this should stop!
agree !
Saying no is underrated. Protecting your time and standards usually leads to better work in the long run.
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