For real?

I'm a freelancer.

What that means is that I only make money when I work.

What that also means is that I compromise a lot in order to make money.

But what that also means is that I come at a price.  A price that I demand.  A price that I will only change if there are reasons that warrant me changing them.

The biggest reason I will not change is because I am being lied to.  Or deceived.  Or given ambiguities.

I am not opposed to working or working hard.  I am also not opposed to donating my time for a good cause.  But I am opposed to not being told the truth up front.  I am opposed to being given ambiguities when it comes to whether or not I am going to be paid properly.

What makes people think that I would be interested in "donating" my time to their cause?  Why would anyone think that I am unreasonable for wanting to get paid for what I do for a living?

It baffles me.  It baffles me that people would think that I would do what I do for a living at a compromised price.  It's weird that someone would be willing to compromise my livelihood.

I'm a freelancer.  But I'm not free.  Later.

Labels: Irritation, Work

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