INTERIOR DESIGN CAREER: expectations vs reality

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Charge 50% in advance before every stage of the project. Be firm.

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Of course, that is the standard procedure. But real life throws all kinds of variations at you, and you have to adapt. Not even everyone is always in a position to say 'it's either my way or I am not working with you'. It is definitely a mindset to be leading the conversation with, but that is just how it plays out every time. I have discussed this with a lot of designers and trades professionals, and they have been in similar situations.