A1Burokas@aol.com
Mon, 7 Jun 1999 23:21:47 EDT
In a message dated 6/7/99 10:11:22 PM, vidkid@jlc.com writes:
>Since our talent sector is new, I think its safe to say that not too many
>people know what the rate should be.
Hmmm. I remember stories of tradesmen learning the ropes from
experienced craftsmen in the middle ages. The trade may change, but I dont
think the talent sector is new.
> I know some editors make quite a
>bit, so do camera people, and graphic artists, etc etc. But since we cover
>most these things and more, what are we worth?
I've made as little as $10 an hour designing a national Magazine (the
Magazine was paying $30 to MacTemps) and as much as $100+ an hour dubbing
video cassettes for a law firm. Which one required more effort and creative
ability? The DTP work.
The diverse nature of our work, especially as the industry cross mingles
and integrates, makes it nearly impossible to figure out what we _ought_ to
be paid. IMHO, it's much more akin to a situation of accepting a fee offered
for a particular service. It varies dramatically, and if we don't take it,
someone else will.
Figuring out a freelancer's wage would take an accurate count of all the
_hours_ worked here and there, as well as office work, promotion,
hob-nobbing, etc. And for most of us, I think it'd be downright terrifying to
find out that we bust out buts for lower than minimum wage, and then try to
placate ourselves by saying we like the industry (that treats us like
dispoable plastic utencils).
Me? I value the ability to use my time as I see fit. If I didn't, I'd be
much better off driving a truck for UPS. More time off, more income, and when
I'm off... I'm OFF. My time would be my own and not in any way connected to
work. (Fancy _that!_)
I'm not flaming. I'm just venting in general.
Anthony
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