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Are you working for free? Wondering whether its worth your time? Check out Is Working For Free Ever A Good Idea.

Ask yourself:

  • Do they pay other people who do this work? Do their competitors?
  • Do I care about their mission? Can they afford to do this professionally?
  • Will I get noticed by the right people, people who will help me spread the word to the point where I can get hired to do this professionally?
  • What’s the risk to me, my internal monologue, and my reputation if I do this work?

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