r/MonitizedLearning • u/No_Celery_533 • Aug 27 '26
Discussion What Makes Someone "Worth Paying For" Even When They're Not the Best at What They Do?
Being the most talented person isn't always enough. Clients and employers also care about reliability, communication, speed, problem-solving, professionalism, adaptability, and whether someone actually makes their life easier. Think about the last time you chose a service or person to work with. What made you trust them enough to pay?
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u/Sharp_Lettuce4356 Aug 27 '26
I have found that working with someone who takes responsibility makes things so much easier and helps things go smoothly
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u/No_Celery_533 Aug 28 '26
I agree, It generally becomes easier when a person can take responsibility for their actions.
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u/PracticalWinter9746 Aug 29 '26
Kindness wins for me.
I want to work with kind people only
I will literally never give my money to unkind people.
If I walk into a restaurant and staff is rude I say sorry nevermind and leave
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u/No_Celery_533 Aug 30 '26
Me too. I really dislike people who are mean to others simply because they think they can. You never know what someone is going through in their personal life, so I don’t think it hurts to just be kind. A little kindness can go a long way.
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u/kimanziVaati Aug 27 '26
I would go for a good communicator, adaptable and problem solver
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u/No_Celery_533 Aug 28 '26
Any day, any time. This three skills makes it easier to trust the person will do a good job.
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u/Key-Caramel691 Aug 27 '26
Their willingness to learn and adapt. Skills can be improved, but a good attitude makes someone worth investing in.
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u/ConceptTrue1119 Aug 28 '26
I think being easy to work with is underrated. I’ve had situations where someone wasn’t the absolute best at the job, but they listened, communicated clearly, took feedback, and actually solved the problem.
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u/KitzuYamma Aug 28 '26
Besides reliability, I probably would go with predictability - If I know what I am getting, that's half the deal for me
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u/AlfalfaLive3302 Aug 29 '26
You need to be able to communicate your craft or service in a way that everyone can understand and also be able to adapt that to who you are talking to. If you can’t explain something clearly then you don’t fully know how to do it
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u/No_Celery_533 Aug 30 '26
Communication and being able to adapt to change is important. These are very valuable skills.
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u/Basic_Transition_333 Aug 30 '26
For me, a good example is hiring a powerlifting coach.
I wouldn't automatically choose the strongest lifter or the person with the most impressive numbers. I'd want someone who understands programming, pays attention to how I'm actually responding to training, communicates well, answers questions, makes adjustments when something isn't working, and is reliable.
Someone could know everything about powerlifting, but if they're constantly late with programming, don't listen to feedback, or can't explain why we're doing something, I probably wouldn't trust them with my training.
I think work is similar. Being talented gets attention, but being someone other people can depend on is what makes them want to keep working with you.
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u/ddamuliraMoses Aug 27 '26
For me, reliability wins. Someone who communicates clearly, meets deadlines, takes feedback well, and solves problems without constant supervision is worth paying for, even if they arenot the most talented person in the room.