Becca is a UX Researcher with a PhD in Human Factors Psychology. She runs the UX consulting company Kennason. She lives in Albany, New York with her husband, cats, and many shelves of books and records.
Saying no is a skill. Saying yes to the wrong freelance opportunities can lead you toward misery and burnout, and we could all probably improve how mindful we are about our work, partners, and clients. For hungry freelancers, it can be hard to turn work away. But in the long run, saying no to a project that’s a bad fit will make you a better freelancer. This article will help freelancers and consultants think critically about when to decline an opportunity or request and how to do so assertively but kindly.
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