Ever been offered a ridiculously low amount for your skills? Meet our 23-year-old college student and cellist who found himself in a similar situation. He’s not a professional, but he’s played at weddings, churches, and local orchestra groups, making some cash on the side. One day, a wealthy family-friend approached him to teach her son the cello. But when she offered him minimum wage for the lessons, he couldn’t help but respond sarcastically. What happened next? Let’s dive into the story!
The Wealthy Family-Friend’s Request ♀️

The Offer

The Lowball

The Sassy Response

The Aftermath

Parents’ Reaction ♂️

The Tesla Factor

The Edit: Apology and Resolution

The Violin Mix-up

The New Teacher

A Lesson in Fair Pay and Sarcasm
So, our cellist friend found himself in a pickle when a wealthy family-friend offered him minimum wage to teach her son the cello. He responded with a sassy remark, causing some tension between the families. Eventually, he apologized for his impoliteness, and his mom recommended a violin teacher for the clueless mother. It seems like everyone learned a valuable lesson here: know the worth of someone’s skills and the difference between a violin and a cello! Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
YTA for being sarcastic instead of politely explaining the rate

Debate over fair pricing for music lessons sparks fiery exchange

Accepting before knowing the price? Risky move

Sassy cellist vs. wealthy family-friend: a professional lowball showdown
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YTA for the delivery, but not the message. ♂️

Lowball offer sparks heated debate on etiquette and negotiation

Professional violinist stands up for their worth

Apologizing for being impolite? She owes *you* an apology!

Sassy cellist gives wealthy family-friend a taste of their own medicine

College student sets the record straight on lowball offers

Sassy cellist stands up to lowball offer!

Tradesperson vs. Wealthy Friend: Who’s really getting taken advantage of?

NTA: Lowball offer for music lessons? Bruh, you deserve better!

NTA: Cellist’s sassy response to lowball offer sparks debate

Musicians deserve fair compensation for their years of dedication

Sassy cellist stands up to lowball offer

Entitled commenter shamed for complaining during pandemic
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Negotiating like an adult vs. being childish

ESH: Woman made low offer, OP could have responded better

Standing up for fair pay! Don’t let them lowball you!
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Eat the rich, man

Fighting for fair wages in the music industry
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Out of touch Tesla lady gets schooled on fair wages
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“NTA You’re being paid to share your knowledge, and music is hard. Honestly, if they wanted a teacher they should have looked at rates first. If you’re not a professional they could’ve lowered the price a little but not minimum wage! If you’re gonna ask someone for a service, you should look into the average price and things like that first” – Wise words from a music maestro

NTA: Even babysitters get more than this

Lowball offer exposes their intent to screw you over

Babysitting rates are way higher!

Hilarious encounter with clueless parent who undervalues childcare. NTA

Sassy cello teacher’s clever response to lowball offer. NTA

Sassy cellist shuts down lowball offer from clueless rich family-friend

Debate over who’s the a-hole in a miscommunication about payment

“Don’t sell yourself short, you’re offering specialized and educational work!”

Polite decline, but sass could have been toned down

NTA. Sassy cellist shuts down wealthy family-friend with reality check

Polite but shocked comment about lowball offer in creative industry.

Absolutely NTA! Charging fair rates and supporting fellow musicians!

“NTA. Minimum wage is insulting for a talented musician “

Cellist’s sassy response to lowball offer – NTA!

Cellist demands fair pay for her musical talents!
