Yesterday I declined a 12,000-word overnight rush at $0.03/word from an agency I’ve worked with since 2016 because quality and recovery time matter more than filling a Tuesday. How are you weighing short-term cash against long-term reputation and ethics, and what language do you use to refuse gracefully without burning bridges? If you’re earlier in your career, it’s okay to draw a line; saying no can be a growth strategy, not a failure.
refuse gracefully without burning bridges? If you’re earlier in your career, it’s okay to dr… I say: “12k overnight at $0.03/word won’t meet my quality bar; I can do 6k by Thursday at a rush rate of $0.07/word — should I book that or pass this round?” Keeps the relationship intact and signals standards; anyone gotten pushback on that with a long-time agency?
My take: I’d lean toward the simplest next step and see if it changes anything this week — if not, you’ve got a clear case to escalate. What would block you from trying that?