> Besides that, it’s tacky and low status to complain publicly about a client. I would never work with someone who behaved this way, even if everything they say

> Besides that, it’s tacky and low status to complain publicly about a client. I would never work with someone who behaved this way, even if everything they say is 100% true and correct. I get what you are saying and I definitely considered my 'reputation' (whatever that is). Not going into specifics, but I thought long and hard about my actions and I prepared myself. Ultimately, for me it came down to a simple equation: do I risk being seen as 'low status' by outsiders, or do I choose for definitely seeing myself as 'low status' by accepting mistreatment without kicking back? It might have looked "tacky" for outsiders, but it most definitely tasted very good for myself! No regrets.