So a prospective client told me I look like an addict for asking for a retainer

Like a drug addict? That doesn't make any sense, what an idiot

@ananaszjoe yeah, lol, a drug addict.

Why yes, I am addicted to being able to pay my debts.

@irene yuuuup

Tell him he looks too poor to not be able to give a retainer. Tell him you can't afford to do business for poor people who cannot pay for your work. You would be a volunteer if you did job for free, not a professional in a business context.

@Teabagging4Life I pretty much did

@irene lol I don't want to

@irene phew