The problem with doing what you love for a living is that you love to do it. So, when people ask you to do it for them, for free, you usually say yes.
The arts, I think, are the most plagued by this problem (although maybe doctors are a close second). Nobody really expects their administrative assistant friend to file for them in their spare time. But with musicians, it's chronic. And with British musicians, it's the worst. You go to recordings not knowing if you're going to be paid the union rates, a small honourarium, in drinks, or not at all; and once you get there you still don't know because everyone's too polite to bring up the issue. But you love it and hate the idea of being left out, so you always say yes.
I hope my cat doesn't mind generic brand food.
4 comments:
Dear Emma
You are wrong. Lawyers rank first in victimhood re freeloaders.
I am instructed [by persons who wish to remain -- nay insist on remaining -- anonymous] to inform you that you have made a spelling error. Even the British spell it "honorariam". And it sounds like you need some legal advice about stipulating contract terms, i.e. 'consideration'.
Know any lawyers??
And do we now have a FIV cat? If so, picture is required prior to the naming ceremony!
A Friend
I admire your choice to pursue your passion at the expense of some of life's material luxuries. I'm sure your cat will survive.
Dad says he always gets asked to do deals for people... You have to wonder what kind of person would truly want discount dentistry!!
Man, I want discount dentistry. And riders a pretty great, especially if they involve free cat petting, and kedgeree... or indeed either or... in which case I might have to go for the cat.
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