Posted by Dinah on February 3, 2012, at 22:47:08
In reply to Re: I spoke about it., posted by Twinleaf on February 3, 2012, at 19:30:23
Well, technically speaking, it is rather insulting to have to pay more than other clients in order for him to see me. He told me that his private pay rate is now $10 more than I pay, so I'm not top of his pay scale. He also explained why he took less from the insurance panel. And while what he said made sense, it still boiled down to the fact that he valued the association so was willing to take less per hour to maintain it. While for me...
He said I was cheapening the relationship. I agreed that money as an integral part of a relationship *did* cheapen it. He said he felt insulted and angry. I pointed out that I also felt insulted and angry. He said that I always had the option *not* to pay him. I pointed out that that response was what had me upset to begin with. He asked me why I bring this up. I responded that I brought it up because it keeps coming up externally. And that he had asked me to tell him why I was upset, so I was offering him the truth.
Sigh. I'm a bit sad, but like I said, it was all dreadfully civilized.
poster:Dinah
thread:1009185
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