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Did a Client 'Suggest' You Hire His Son? What to do.

Professionalism can set boundaries and expectations when the way seems unclear.
Source: Brian Rea

A big client is pressuring me to hire his son, a recent graduate, as a “favor.” But it feels like a demand. The son made a poor impression and isn’t a fit for my business. How do I handle it?

Let’s be generous and assume this client wants his son to succeed -- and not, say, just

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