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Subject:Re: how bad is the job market? From:Tony Chung <tonyc -at- tonychung -dot- ca> To:TECHWR-L Writing <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:08:25 -0800
Well, the posting does say "entry level". If I'm just starting out and
needed some portfolio pieces, $12/hr is better than free.
The point is to not lock into the mentality that we'll be stuck at
that rate. Still, would I rather write for 12, or sling espresso for
10?
I'd make sure the hiring company authorized me to use any work out of
context in my portfolio.
-Tony
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