So I got a call from a new client. Asked me to come to the office to get briefed. It’s a $220 train ride + $100 Uber. Do I bill them for this?

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Just charge them an extra couple hours when you bill the project and get it back that way.

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Tough if it wasn't discussed beforehand. Might have to eat that one for the bigger picture.

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Is there a contract in place and would there be future travel? Usually clients know about expenses like travel unless it’s never been discussed. Then I’d just pad the hours like someone else suggested. You should absolutely get reimbursed for this especially since it’s a client request. If it was your idea then that might be another story.

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I think you should be upfront about the distance, if they aren’t aware of it already.

Not sure I would slap ‘em with a $320 bill each way.

Can you do a Zoom (video) call?

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Thanks. It’s actually $320 round trip. I would be happy to do a phone call, or Skype, but they wanted to meet in person

Yea, I would eat it this time (write off?) and be forward if it becomes an expectation

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Absolutely

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if you’re confident you already got the project.. just charge them extra.

if you’re unsure whether you got the project awarded, then I would let them know in advance

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Bill it, don’t expense it.

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