Ask How do you set boundaries with a client who expects you to be available around the clock?

[Brendan]

Some clients send messages at midnight and expect a reply before morning, and if you respond once at that hour, they assume it is always acceptable. This kind of pattern can quietly take over your personal time if you do not address it early. A lot of freelancers have found that being upfront about working hours at the start of a project saves a lot of tension later on. Responding only within your set hours consistently also helps to train the client without making it feel like a confrontation. Have you ever had a client who ignored your working hours, and how did you handle it?