Reply to: Working for free!!!

[OwlHoot]

I'm taking work home with tonight....to do, FOR FREE!!!

As long as it doesn't wrap up your project quicker so they can let you go, and provided your clientco representative knows (unless it's catch up work), I'd say go for it!

[Turion]

People running a real business often work very long hours for no money to get the company successful. Thieving from your client to advance your business is unprofessional.

And yes, if a plumber needs to learn a new thing he will pay to go on a course to keep his skills up. If he breaks a tool he will buy a new one.

I've been fortunate in being able to train up during paid working hours. Really never needed to do any out of hours learning or have a technical set up at home. That said, I've been very focused on what contracts to go for, not taking renewals in order to move on and never been a comfort zone man. i've chanced my arm a few times by taking on contracts without knowing the skills. Had a couple of sticky moments, but it paid off big time for me.

[d000hg]

Bet you'll be a permie within a year.

The trick is to do it, and learn it and still charge the client the full wack. That's what I do. I'd rather eat dirt than give a freebee to a client. Let's face it, if you hired a plumber and he has to use a new tool or technique would he do it for free.

People running a real business often work very long hours for no money to get the company successful. Thieving from your client to advance your business is unprofessional.

And yes, if a plumber needs to learn a new thing he will pay to go on a course to keep his skills up. If he breaks a tool he will buy a new one.

[Turion]

Bet you'll be a permie within a year.

The trick is to do it, and learn it and still charge the client the full wack. That's what I do. I'd rather eat dirt than give a freebee to a client. Let's face it, if you hired a plumber and he has to use a new tool or technique would he do it for free.

[BrilloPad]

I'm taking w*rk home with tonight....to do, FOR FREE!!!

Please dont swear.

[SallyAnne]

Right, stop stalling and do the work!!

Switch the laptop off!!!

SWITCH IT OFF!!!!



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[SallyAnne]

Remember you don't need to Iron the underpants

Mmmmmm toastie warm

I really am turning into a bit of an Asburger spod like

[SallyAnne]

Good points - this about what's in it for you in the longer term (you clearly have considered this)

For all those who say "no" this is called business development, you could learn something from SA here.

<polishes halo>

Thanks platy

[SallyAnne]

You tell this to every man?

Just your standard straight-to-the-point geordie girl patter

[Francko]

...and I dont just want to do it, I want to nail it....

You tell this to every man?

[Platypus]

It's a complete one off - they've given me some completely new stuff to do, which I'd LOVE to learn and put on my CV...and I dont just want to do it, I want to nail it....so I'm happy to put as much effort in as possible.

Rock on me

Good points - this about what's in it for you in the longer term (you clearly have considered this)

For all those who say "no" this is called business development, you could learn something from SA here.

[Bagpuss]

It's a complete one off - they've given me some completely new stuff to do, which I'd LOVE to learn and put on my CV...and I dont just want to do it, I want to nail it....so I'm happy to put as much effort in as possible.

Rock on me

Remember you don't need to Iron the underpants

[DiscoStu]

Andyw wouldn't need 4 minutes

[SallyAnne]

Is it a complete one off or will it become a regular feature?

It's a complete one off - they've given me some completely new stuff to do, which I'd LOVE to learn and put on my CV...and I dont just want to do it, I want to nail it....so I'm happy to put as much effort in as possible.

Rock on me

[SantaClaus]

Working for free? Does not compute