Free service?

@Janet357 (75646)
September 24, 2020 2:32am CST
I received one inquiry today asking me to teach her 4x a week for free. I really did not know how to react but I politely explained that I could not commit to such. There are no free services nowadays for long, especially if you demand 4 days a week. People must understand that we have expenses too. Free service for a few days is okay but forever? I don't think so.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
24 Sep 20
@Janet357 That is very sad that the person cannot understand that you need to get paid for what you are doing with that person. Did they end up paying you and understanding?
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@Janet357 (75646)
24 Sep 20
There was no deal because I did not accept it. I cannot afford to do charity this time because we are in crisis. Needless to say, my fee was discounted already and yet she was wanted it for free. lol
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
24 Sep 20
@Janet357 We have a work for someone like her. It is called Chutzpa. That means she has nerve.
@mochang (574)
• Philippines
24 Sep 20
Agree. And 4x a week? Lol
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@Janet357 (75646)
24 Sep 20
yes.
@Shavkat (140118)
• Philippines
24 Sep 20
I, myself will not go for this idea.
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@Shavkat (140118)
• Philippines
1 Oct 20
@Janet357 You said it right.
@Janet357 (75646)
24 Sep 20
me too. time is gold and we need it to.earn money.
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
24 Sep 20
oh a demanding client I see. I am sure you did not have any marketing strategy of having free trial, right?
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@rakski (125995)
• Philippines
25 Sep 20
@Janet357 that is different ahaha
@Janet357 (75646)
24 Sep 20
I gave her a free trial. But none of them.wanted free trials. They wanted free tuition forever. lol
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• India
24 Sep 20
Something free in exchange is good
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• Kolkata, India
24 Sep 20
Yeah, we also need to pay for stuff for ourselves, so just say no to free services.
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@Janet357 (75646)
24 Sep 20
true. i have expenses too..
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
24 Sep 20
I agree with you. We all need something for living expenses
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@Janet357 (75646)
24 Sep 20
and kinda improper to say
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• Germany
25 Sep 20
@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
24 Sep 20
Wow that comes as a shock for me. How can people ask something like that? Maybe if we are that super close I might just. Bu then I would still pay and ask for a discount maybe. But especially at this time when it's hard to even go out and get a decent job, people should be considerate.
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@Janet357 (75646)
24 Sep 20
Yes, you are totally right. There are people who are fond of free everything. I am like you. I can.never ask anyone to.give me.something for free.
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@mythociate (21432)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
24 Sep 20
People want to be compensated for their time---Sad but true. Oh, if you and the student were in the same place anyway, and all the lesson-material were there, and you weren't busy doing anything else; Sure, you could do that for free (donations acceptable too). That also goes for things you're not supposed to give-or-take money for ... hanging out, going to parties-etc., things that could be mistaken as 'dating' Which is why most "dates" involve 'dinner' or 'a movie' or some other show that requires 'admission' (for which one of the attendees 'pays' ... unless they're "going Dutch")---which is why I may never get married ... because I can't afford to compensate her for 'spending time with me'
@marlina (154130)
• Canada
24 Sep 20
Those people are pretty bold to ask such a thing, Ask them if they work for free themselves?
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@Janet357 (75646)
24 Sep 20
I will ask them next time. This is a very good question. they want something free from me but they don't give free services to others.
@JudyEv (342112)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Sep 20
I am a bit surprised that anyone would ask you for free tuition. I'm glad you turned her down.
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@Janet357 (75646)
24 Sep 20
yes. I would rather spend my time on mylot lol
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@thelme55 (77164)
• Germany
24 Sep 20
Wow! What a shame to see something like that for free. I am glad you refused.
@happylife1 (13404)
• Karachi, Pakistan
24 Sep 20
Free service is good deeds
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• Shenzhen, China
25 Sep 20
Such a requirement went to far in my view,there is no free service usually.As a tutor,you will pay time and efforts to students,getting reward is reasonable in return.I am not sure if her don't understand the convention,or her was making fun of you on purpose.i think the latter is likely.
@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
24 Sep 20
Oh no you must not you are not a charity. It amazes me how people have the cheek to ask for something for nothing. If she is will to pay that is different but a huge commitment 4 times a week. What is it you are teaching?