David E Jones wrote:
On Apr 30, 2010, at 12:41 PM, Ruth Hoffman wrote:
In my world, "free" is the same as saying something has "no value".
What a sad world that must be.
Actually, David, my world isn't the least bit sad. Its really a pretty
nice place to be. I wouldn't have it any other way. Each and every day
it just gets better. I am so grateful for all that I have including the
ability to choose the work I do and to place my own value on those
efforts. I never work for "free". I may not always be paid with money,
but that doesn't mean I work for "free".
Personally I've found that the most productive, innovative, and pleasant
efforts I've been involved with have been unpaid. Along with that: I like
working, I just hate working for money because those offering the money can
(and often do) make the work a living hell in all manner of ways that not only
make the work unpleasant, but also unproductive and in many cases altogether
unsuccessful.
But that has nothing to do with working for "free". It has everything to
do with managing your expectations.
Thank goodness I can create things of value to myself and others for free, if
not I'd probably go crazy. Also thank goodness for good clients, those few and
far between (especially with current economic pressures), may we all find more
such opportunities and maybe we would all be more civil here as well.
Maybe. Tomorrow is another day. Can't wait to see what surprises it brings!
Regards,
Ruth
-David
