I still remember the email. Short. To the point. "Hey, I really wanted to work with you, but I’ve decided to take another offer. They matched my expectation." Just like that, a designer I’d been wooing for weeks slipped away. Over $2,000. The Setup It was a perfect match. The designer was exactly what my client needed—sharp thinker, strong portfolio, great cultural fit. The company was equally great—a fantastic team, a product that excited the designer, and solid long-term career growth. The offer was fair. Good, even. But the …
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