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To prove it to you, let me introduce todayâs bonus edition with a lighter-hearted gif from a dark character: The Joker.
If youâre good at something, never do it for free.
This advice is easier to follow in clear-cut situations like:
Not giving freebie work to prospective clients if youâre a freelancer.
Not running your some friendâs friendâs social media for their new company âas a favourâ on the side of your actual social media job.
Paying a fair amount so employers can pay a fair wage for work you enjoy, like: Chefs, hospitality, craftsmanship, artists, etc.
Paying a fair amount for work, instead of promising âexposureâ or âitems for your portfolio.â
Yet, this isnât where most of us do our work for free. Indeed:
You might be working for free without realising it.
Hereâs an exercise to show you what we mean.
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