> Then they're going to pull the, "I thought we were friends" or "You won't help a friend?" card
A good way to handle this is to ask for some reciprocal payment that isn't cash. "Sure I can help you with WiFi, but could you review my tax filing for this year?" "Could you come paint my living room for me in exchange?" "Can I borrow your truck for a week?"
They will start valuing these "small favors" a lot more when they are on the losing side.
A good way to handle this is to ask for some reciprocal payment that isn't cash. "Sure I can help you with WiFi, but could you review my tax filing for this year?" "Could you come paint my living room for me in exchange?" "Can I borrow your truck for a week?"
They will start valuing these "small favors" a lot more when they are on the losing side.