Past Tense

Past Tense

Know Your Worth: The Dance of the Toxic Client

Create a positive work environment by learning to say, "Hell, no!"

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Erin Lynch
May 12, 2023
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Collage illustration related to clients working with creative professionals

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“Jealous cowards who try to control
Rise above, we're gonna rise above
They distort what we say
Rise above, we're gonna rise above

Try and stop what we do
Rise above, we're gonna rise above
When they can't do it themselves
Rise above, we're gonna rise above

We are tired of your abuse
Try to stop us, it's no use”

Partial lyrics from Rise Above by Black Flag.

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