tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200792924320214891.post8355310302639494566..comments2023-08-13T08:41:33.486-04:00Comments on Everything Worth Writing About: Why You Should Stop Donating -- And Volunteering -- NowAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17166110222470149700noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200792924320214891.post-36150342062232977632012-04-14T00:43:25.027-04:002012-04-14T00:43:25.027-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200792924320214891.post-60637030575897994702011-04-08T14:09:27.767-04:002011-04-08T14:09:27.767-04:00Very true, Lauren. I know creatives are a long-suf...Very true, Lauren. I know creatives are a long-suffering bunch.<br /><br />But I'm still not sure if I should accept doing anything for free. I agree that sometimes the credit is helpful (such as my unpaid internship at Doctors Without Borders), but I also have a limited amount of time in a day/week/lifetime, and each free job takes away time and mental energy from a potentially paying gig. At 34, I'm inclined to go with the paying job and use my reserves for long-term creative projects that may yield financially gain later down the line.<br /><br />But I admit it's always a tough call. And those sexy nonprofits do know how to seduce a girl with their mission and work...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17166110222470149700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200792924320214891.post-79399612901120702112011-04-08T13:57:18.735-04:002011-04-08T13:57:18.735-04:00It's not just writers - it's anyone in a f...It's not just writers - it's anyone in a freelance and/ or creative field. I can't tell you the number of ads I've seen requesting actresses to perform a role with nudity for no pay - but somehow the producer's contacts will make it worthwhile... <br /><br />I've given more voice overs, on-camera performances, and pieces of jewellery for free than you've 'ad 'ot dinners! <br /><br />Sadly, sometimes the credit on your resume might be worth more than the pay. After all, if you won't do it, there are 10 others who will, so I think refusing to write for free will only hurt yourself.<br /><br />But despair not, you are not alone!Lauren of Fizgiggerynoreply@blogger.com