I've got to tell you, there is another thread on this forum that is almost word for word the same question. The answers ranged the full spectrum from don't sell out to you can't do anything if you don't have the money so you really should take the job.

I'd ask how the customer heard about you. That might provide a hint as to what the customer is thinking.


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