I’m giving this clout only because I’m genuinely speechless. There’s a lot I’ve done in this space, and even more I’ve heard others do—but never in my life have I seen someone go to these lengths. Fully paying off someone’s taxes? That’s next level. No—beyond next level. This is some straight-up backrooms type of generosity.
Now, let’s be real. If you’ve got it, it’s your choice to do what you want with it. If someone wants to pay off another person’s taxes, debt, mortgage—whatever—that’s on them. I’ve never been the type to tell someone how to spend their money.
Still, I can’t help but take a step back and ask: what is this exactly? Can we call it a gift? Something you give out of kindness, expecting nothing in return? Because let’s not forget, in this hobby, a lot of clients do expect some kind of return, even if it’s unspoken. That’s just the nature of the provider-client dynamic.
Then again—maybe this is more of an investment. One made with the long game in mind. Most of us have made “investments” in one form or another, but I don’t know how many of us have gone this far. Still, it’s fair to see something like this as a real contribution to a shared future with a particular provider—whether emotional, romantic, or just about deep loyalty.
No matter how you look at it, this amount of money is astronomical. Especially in this economy. Dropping enough cash to clear someone’s taxes? That’s a guaranteed way to be on that provider’s speed dial—if not their favorites list for life. I personally can’t see myself going to that extreme, but hey, it shows how differently we all move in this space.
Some of us are in positions to spare it all and still have plenty left. Others have to be more intentional with their time, their energy, and their money. And honestly, neither is better than the other. But it does make you wonder—how special is that provider… or how deep is that client’s connection to her?
