Ms Elena, I couldn't agree with you more. Providers, opera singers and pro athletes realize the condition of their body is tied to the condition of their business. Thing is, not everyone in this biz runs their operation like a business, which speaks to question #1. You should have let this one slide.
Originally Posted by CaptainKaos
I've never once had it work out where a provider promised a discount on a future session and I actually GOT the discounted session. The best I've ever done in this situation was getting extra time on a full price future session.
It just seems like when a provider knows she is going to get paid less for a session she has less incentive to complete that transaction.
Originally Posted by KCQuestor
Advances are just too risky and providers should not expect clients to share that risk.
If she is down on her luck, she needs to manage her business better rather than rely on the generosity of clients. If she is just starting, it shows poor preparation. If they manage their business this way, their life is probably screwed up as well. Clients should not be expected to help them fix their problems.If this is how they operate, it's just a matter of time before they drop the business and move on to something else.