Comments on: More on masquerading as a Florist http://thoughtpaths.com/archives/142 ThoughtPaths with Ken Wilson et al Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:02:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.7 by: Andrew http://thoughtpaths.com/archives/142#comment-78 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 20:13:27 +0000 http://thoughtpaths.com/archives/142#comment-78 I suffer from the same problem, (although a lot more when I was in the Sault than since I moved to Ottawa), and a line someone gave me for when someone asked for my help (for free) was very helpful. Before you give an answer, imply that it will cost them. Them: I'm having trouble getting my e-mail. Do you think you could help me? Me: Well, I can certainly give you an estimate. Or... Me: My typical rate is $25/hour. Of course, taken too far, lawyer jokes may become computer professional jokes. I suppose as long as there are eager 12 year-olds around there's always someone willing to do free computer work. Better them than me! I suffer from the same problem, (although a lot more when I was in the Sault than since I moved to Ottawa), and a line someone gave me for when someone asked for my help (for free) was very helpful. Before you give an answer, imply that it will cost them.

Them: I’m having trouble getting my e-mail. Do you think you could help me?

Me: Well, I can certainly give you an estimate.

Or…

Me: My typical rate is $25/hour.

Of course, taken too far, lawyer jokes may become computer professional jokes. I suppose as long as there are eager 12 year-olds around there’s always someone willing to do free computer work. Better them than me!

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