My client in Phoenix paid me a 50% deposit before I even sent the invoice.

I just mentioned the project start date over a call, and they insisted on sending half up front. Who expects that kind of trust anymore? Has a client ever surprised you by handling the money part better than you did?

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holly_sanchez7516d ago

That's honestly amazing. A fifty percent deposit without even seeing the paperwork first? That level of trust is almost unheard of these days. It really makes you appreciate the good clients out there.

claire_walker16d ago

So what kind of work was it for? I'm just curious because a deposit that big usually means a huge job or a really long timeline. It's a huge sign of respect when someone trusts you like that right out of the gate.

wyatt_green3116d ago

Honestly, that would make me nervous. A deposit that big before an invoice feels off. It could be a sign they're trying to lock you into terms you haven't even agreed to yet. I'd worry about setting clear rules for the other half and the final payment. Sometimes a client being too eager with money is its own red flag.