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Why Did a CEO Refuse to Pay Me Despite My High Demand Skills? Answers: https://lnkd.in/d3-s3Xb2 #FreelanceLife #ClientRelationships #BusinessDining #Consulting #TechMigration Hey everyone! So, I recently had a dinner with a CEO of a consulting firm, and let me tell you, it was quite the experience! I mean, I’m used to my fair share of awkward client meet-ups, but this one really took the cake. 🍰 It started off pretty normal—he reached out because he believed my skills in tech migration could really help his company out. We grabbed lunch, and that’s when the fun began. First off, the guy was super loud and obnoxious, bragging about his fancy wine and practically interrupting everyone around us. 😒 Now, onto the meat of the meeting (literally and figuratively). Everything was going great in terms of discussing the project until we got to the monetary part. I pitched my day rate and a potential salary if they were interested in hiring me. And then things took a weird turn: **CEO:** “You’ll get neither. That’s too expensive, and you’re not a real freelancer.” **Me:** “Wait, what? I definitely am one!” **CEO:** “No, real freelancers bil...

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