09-18-2013, 08:11 PM
That Daarken post was a really good read, thanks for sharing Eduardo.
As for your dilemma MissLillyart I think what daarken is saying relates to you as well, why do people/companies expect and artist to work for less than minimum wage when in reality the skill they possess is one gained through years of study and not something you can learn in a day.
Something that really grinds my gears is when ;people post jobs and say something like 'it will only take you a few minutes' or a 'couple of hours' like that justifies them paying you next to nothing. Well no it wont, it will take all those years of study and hardship we spent learning + however long it takes to do that piece of work, that is why they should pay you a fair rate (which btw you can negotiate with potential clients).
Anyway sorry for the rant lol IMHO I think you should concentrate on improving your skills and command a fair rate for what you bring to the table or try to negotiate with the ones that you'd like to do and get them to pay you at least minimum wage if you REALLY want to do the job.
As for your dilemma MissLillyart I think what daarken is saying relates to you as well, why do people/companies expect and artist to work for less than minimum wage when in reality the skill they possess is one gained through years of study and not something you can learn in a day.
Something that really grinds my gears is when ;people post jobs and say something like 'it will only take you a few minutes' or a 'couple of hours' like that justifies them paying you next to nothing. Well no it wont, it will take all those years of study and hardship we spent learning + however long it takes to do that piece of work, that is why they should pay you a fair rate (which btw you can negotiate with potential clients).
Anyway sorry for the rant lol IMHO I think you should concentrate on improving your skills and command a fair rate for what you bring to the table or try to negotiate with the ones that you'd like to do and get them to pay you at least minimum wage if you REALLY want to do the job.