Will work for free

I’ve been busy.  So busy.  I was telling this to my brother the other day when he inquired what, exactly, made me so…our conversation went something like this:

Me:  Well, I’m working on two news sites/blogs.  Quite exciting …

Josh:  Are you getting paid for said sites?

Me:  No.  But maybe I’ll be able to pick up some advertising at some point. 

Me:  I’m also working on my first fundraising letter.

Josh:  Are you getting paid for that?

Me:  No, no I am not.   But it’s a good cause.  And it will be good experience … good for the ol’ portfolio and all that …

Me:  Then there’s the memoir – I need to be working on that. 

Josh:  You’re not getting paid for that one either, are you?

Me:  No sir. 

Me:  And somewhere amidst it all I need to update my copywriting website. 

Josh:  While you’re at it, you might as well add “pro bono” to your business cards. 

Sigh.  It’s true.  This year I have done far more “freebies” than actual paid assignments.  Still, I remain hopeful that there will come a day when I will, indeed, get paid! 

In the meantime, back to my pro bono work …

One comment

  • Kristi
    22 October 2009 - 4:56 pm | Permalink

    Don't forget the wonderful spotlights you do for the church bulletin!!! Should I feel better or worse that I am not the only one making you work for free?
    And by the way THANK YOU!!!

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