A creatively bitter way to show you're really sick of working for free.
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This ad will be appreciated by any freelancer who has ever been tricked into taking on a job for "the exposure" to potential clients by an employer who doesn't care enough about his project to pay someone to complete it. No one would ever insult a prostitute by asking that they work for free, but a photographer, writer, or web designer should be excited at the opportunity. Get a meal or free drinks or even a bump of cocaine, anything that approximates actual pay for services rendered. Remember, the reason they call it exposure is because people can die from it.

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  • Judi | 10/16/2011 flag  |

    People also expect anyone in the arts to perform for free. Imagine inviting your plumber to your house for a party, and then asking him, "Hey, would you unclog my sink?" We assume that because artists and musicians love what they do, that they would love to do it for free. (I feel sorry for all those who hate their jobs!)

  • Abraham | 10/14/2011 flag  |

    Doctors have no choice but to treat people for free if they won't pay. At least photographers, writers, and musicians can turn people down.

  • MarcoPolo | 10/14/2011 flag  |

    Bravo. As a writer, the practice of freelance writing for free has run down our pay scale to the point that it's nearly impossible to make a living anymore -- hundreds of writers will write for nothing, and quality becomes an afterthought.

    Like I always say: I knew a girl in college who gave it away for free, but we didn't call her a "blogger."

  • Cardioid | 10/14/2011 flag  |

    Applies to musicians too. Love this.

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