There's Always A Misunderstanding

Dear Constant Reader,

Today a friend of mine asked me how much I charge to visit a home when something supernatural enters the home. That something being a spirit and/or spirits.
I told that it's anywhere from $75 - $250 and that depends on the situation.
After we spoke for 15 minutes about what was going on in her home I said "and that's the $75 part".
I worry that I might have been misunderstood when I heard her reaction. I didn't have time to explain and so I'm doing it here. This will explain better to her and let you in on a little of what I do.
The $75 dollars comes in when I need to go to the home, interview the family, do a 30 minute EVP session and attempt to make contact. All of these things (except for the interview your family part) were what she needs to do not what I need to do. Because she's doing it there is no fee. There wouldn't be a fee for her anyways because I don't charge friends for my services.
I'm also not suggesting that you try any of these things without a professional.
I told her to do these things because she's got a strong magical force about her. I would never suggest anyone try fiddling with things they know nothing about.

Several other reasons why my fee starts at $75 for a visit include :
o I'm good at what I do. Really good. I'm not saying that to brag I'm saying it because it's true.
o This line of work can be physically, mentally and emotionally draining.
o It's my time and my time is worth something to me. I don't have a steady 9to5 job that I get paid hourly to do. The work is sporadic.
o This work is dangerous at times. If something hurts me and I can't work I have to make sure that I'm getting paid well for what I do.
o Occasionally I spend time with a family only to find out that what's happening in their house isn't paranormal and I've wasted an entire evening for nothing.

I hope that's a good explantion!

Arthur
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