I run a small design agency and picked up this client about 6 months ago. They’re my highest-paying one by far almost 40% of my income right now.

But they treat me like an employee. Constantly change deadlines. Call me randomly with no warning. And now they’ve called me three times after midnight.

Last night they called at 2:07am to “run an idea past me.” I didn’t answer. This morning they messaged me saying I was “unavailable and unreliable” and they might need to “reconsider our arrangement.”

I’m over it but firing them would hurt my income. I told a friend and they said I’m being dramatic, that I should just set stronger boundaries.

But honestly, I’m at the point where no money feels worth this kind of stress.

So… am I overreacting?