How should I reply?

[Tom&Jerry!]

There is an insidious predatory nature to this person's line of reasoning. It is meant to trap you into his/her line of thinking;to shame or guilt you into buying into the fear mentality. Stock buyers may love a downturn, as bargains are available to them, if they are able to act on them. If one lowers their rates in response to the current fear surrounding our economy, you may tap into folks who feel you are compassionate to them and their plight. But, I doubt that that goodwill feeling will last once the economy predictions change for the positive and you return your rates to what they were (or raise them from your current rate in response to a sharp upturn in predictions).

This is a lesson for all of us. Be good at what you do and charge what you are worth. Make no apologies for this.

 

[ffrr]

Sorry, not interested.

Yeah, the price of some things are going down - but my office bills (heat/hotwater/rent, etc.) are not. I don't think it's so much that they are asking for a discount, but the tone of their negotiations. I would reply with a simple no thank-you.

 

[Kevin o]

This is a lesson for all of us. Be good at what you do and charge what you are worth. Make no apologies for this.

Amen Walt. And I wouldn't bother replying to the guy Sally. Why waste more of your precious time?

 

[Kitten]

What an ass. Tell him you have a special price just for him and anyone in his party. $100 per hour prepaid.

 

[smilebeth24]

Makes me want to scream. I know the right thing to do is just ignore him. But I WANT to slap him!