tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946029189512329533.post3522587618559679704..comments2024-02-23T10:23:09.742+00:00Comments on Emily Kiddy: Does Working for Free Pay Off?Emily Kiddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13782775732260417700noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946029189512329533.post-39582126106421027722017-09-16T23:29:53.132+01:002017-09-16T23:29:53.132+01:00Hi Emily,
I recently came across your blog. As fel...Hi Emily,<br />I recently came across your blog. As fellow NY designer/trend forecaster I wanted to compliment you on your work - it's exceptional! I really liked this post as I can relate to it. Ten years ago I was constantly asked to do work for free and didn't know how to say "no". One day I found myself with pile of clothing to alter for various acquaintances and that made me rethink everything. I also had many inquiries to do work in exchange for "exposure". Now, after all these years I learnt to say "no" unapologetically. What would take me 30min to design also took several years of school and lots of money spent on supplies and tuition. With that said don't feel bad for saying "no" to requests for free work. You are exceptionally skilled and that type of work should be compensated accordingly.<br />GAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com