Showerthought: I took on work that rubbed me the wrong way for cash

A local shop wanted me to design their flyers, but they treat their staff poorly. I needed the money, so I did it, but it never felt good. Have you ever done a gig that made you uneasy just to pay the rent?

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the_sandra7mo ago

Oh man, my whole freelance career is built on that feeling. I once wrote ads for a brand that was maybe a little too into plastic glitter, you know? Told myself the cash was worth the moral glitter bomb.

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paul_fisher197mo ago

How many small choices do we make that way just to keep things smooth?

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the_james7mo ago

It's the price we pay for quiet mornings (and peaceful dinners).

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