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End things with a difficult client, politely
One client takes more time, stress and chasing than all the rest. Get a calm, professional message to end the work without burning bridges.
The prompt · ChatGPT
Help me end things with a difficult client professionally. What's been happening: [e.g. late payments, constant changes, rudeness] What work is left: [details] Money owed either way: [details] Any contract or notice period: [details, or none] How they might react: [your guess] Ask me up to 3 short questions first. Wait for my answers. Then: 1. A calm, short message ending the work, with a clear end date and what happens to any unfinished work. 2. A plan for finishing or handing over, and settling money. 3. Two calm replies if they push back or get angry. 4. A suggestion of someone else they could use, if appropriate. 5. A reminder to check any contract terms before sending. Polite, firm, no blame. Not legal advice. UK English. Stay in this ChatGPT chat. Do not turn on apps or connectors, and do not use memory from another chat.
A short example
Fill the blanks, then paste. e.g. late payments, constant changes, rudeness: a short note you already have. details: a short note you already have. Leave the rest of the prompt as written.
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