What's the most effective way you've learned to say no or set boundaries with your clients - so they don't think it's ok to call you 24/7?

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"Here's my partner's number, he'd love to hear from you. Unfortunately, I'm not available after this time"

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That's why I don't pick up calls if I don't recognize the number. If it is important, they will leave VM. Gives you enough time to think about next step.

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Just don't pick up after hours and he'll stop calling after hours

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Don't answer the phone.

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Anyone picking up work calls after 7PM deserves what they get. Unless you're closely working with someone on an urgent assignment and there are expectations set. Don't be a floormat for your client, project leaders or anyone.

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You don't need to set boundaries, it's all about how you carry yourself. If you're good and your client trusts you, you aren't going to be working weekends (unless the matter is life or death to a project).

Fake number.

How about when the client calls you from a different cell than the one listed on his email signature to trick you into answering? #soblessed

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