Independent Consultant here...the owner of the company for which I do consulting work belongs to an on line consulting group where we exchange ideas and information regarding our industry, She always picks my brain for the "latest and greatest" useful tips to exchange with the group and then sends an email to the consulting group.

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October 12,2022 at 12:31AM UTC

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Independent Consultant here...the owner of the company for which I do consulting work belongs to an on line consulting group where we exchange ideas and information regarding our industry, She always picks my brain for the "latest and greatest" useful tips to exchange with the group and then sends an email to the consulting group. She does not cc me on the emails and I dont believe she mentions that "her associate" (me) provided her the information. Do you think it is appropriate to request that I am cc'd or mentioned in the exchange of information? Might sound petty but I am a professional in the industry and value my reputation and the knowledge. Your thoughts please? Thank you!

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AnonymousOctober 12,2022 at 2:04AM UTC
Stop sharing for free.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistOctober 12,2022 at 3:32AM UTC
This!
Sharon GrehanOctober 12,2022 at 4:17AM UTC
Is she paying you for the time she uses to pick your brains? If so, I wouldn't worry about it. She is the owner of the company and paying you for your consulting advice, she obviously values your expertise, just ensure you are paid for the hours you spend as her consultant :)
AnonymousOctober 12,2022 at 12:34PM UTC
Great point! I will be sure to include my conversations in my consulting billable time.
Antonia CalzettiOctober 12,2022 at 2:11PM UTC
If she is taking your ideas and sharing with the group without your knowledge, I'd have a transparent conversation. And you should be getting paid for that time too!
AnonymousOctober 12,2022 at 2:31PM UTC
Yes that is correct...sharing ideas with the group without my knowledge. Oh and yes, I will be sure to get paid as I will document it as billable time. PS Do you have any suggestions on what you would say in the transparent conversation? Dont want to be too harsh and humor always works well with her.. but I want to get my point across. Thank you!!