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Sometimes I question whether I get triggered for no reason, or am justified in how I feel.

A local organization just reached out asking for a discount, citing that our competitors charge 30% less. What they overlook is that we consistently develop NHL-caliber talent, and our top athletes dominate in their respective leagues. Meanwhile, those same competitors haven’t produced a single high-level pro.

I find it frustrating, even insulting, to be lumped into the same category. Developing elite athletes takes a level of expertise and skill set that not everyone has. And frankly, there’s a clear gap in skill and outcome between our competitors and ourselves.

Maybe it’s cockiness. Maybe it’s just calling reality for what it is. Either way, I know what my time is worth.

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Beefy 5mo ago

I get people fishing for discounts the same way. They want the quality services to match the poor quality of the cheaper ones. It's wild.

Nic ⛄ 5mo ago

Many just live on a Proof of Stake mindset, where job titles reflect skill level, because of consensus mechanisms.

scrolls of ancient wisdom 5mo ago

It is a disgusting trend in business thinking (or lack their of). I remember that commodification attitude when working in industry. It upset me too bc I what we were producing was far superior to our competitors.

Turkey 5mo ago

It happens in my industry too. People constantly going around kicking tires.

BTC_P2P 5mo ago

I’ve been through something similar with my cannabis business. All you can do is stand your ground and keep serving the clients who understand.

atyh 5mo ago

if you weren’t valuable, they wouldn’t be trying to scam you out of your time.

R 5mo ago

Old boss’s response to people who pointed out the competition charged less, “well, I guess they know what their work is worth”. If you produce the results people want, no further conversation needed. 🚁😎

freemymind 🇨🇭 5mo ago

I think it is best to just delete such requests without response. Or would it be a deal, to support a an organisation, that makes good publicity for your company? Like do they have to offer you something in return? Or at least it is maby a request kind of a donation of the organisation?