#ThursdayThoughts: Knowledge + Experience = Value
We've all heard the old adage, "knowledge is power" and the many variations that go along with that....
© Stephen Vanhorn | Dreamstime.com |
Knowledge Is Power
The more you know the more valuable you are.
Knowledge & Experience = job security.
Yada, Yada, Yada.
But how many times in life are we REALLY paid our worth?
Better yet, how often do we charge what we're worth?
As a freelance writer/editor/promotions person I'm often faced with the issue of knowing what to charge. I know what the industry standards are, I also know how it is to need these services and yet not have the budget for them.
Add to that I love what I'm doing and I love helping people and well....there's a fine line that often gets blurred or crossed out altogether when it comes to getting paid for my work, my knowledge and my experience.
© Arcady31 | Dreamstime.com - Experience Sign Photo
We've also heard..."Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life."
That's bull LOL! Most of us who do what we love work harder and longer than in a "normal" 9 to 5 job.
Just ask any self-employed/freelance/contract labor professional. Ask any teacher for that matter.
Here's the deal....as much as I love helping people and sharing what I've learned, my knowledge and experience ARE valuable and I deserve to be paid for doing what I love most!
Yes, like many people I too take advantage of free stuff....like royalty free photos which can be found at Dreamstime, videos and tutorials on YouTube, etc., but I always try to pay something....whether that's a simple acknowledgement and link back to the origin, a byline, or a gift/donation to the provider.
So when I offer my knowledge and experience to you like I have by putting these articles on my website, if you can pay then please do. And, if you ask for my services and I don't know what to charge or you can't pay what I would normally charge, at least offer something, pay what you can, and/or set up a payment arrangement and honor it.
After all, Knowledge+ Experience + Time are valuable.
Something to think about!!
"Inspirational with an Edge!" (tm)
PS: Speaking of FREE things...don't forget you still have multiple chances to win a copy of Circles of Fate! Details HERE.
© Stephen Vanhorn | Dreamstime.com |
Knowledge Is Power
The more you know the more valuable you are.
Knowledge & Experience = job security.
Yada, Yada, Yada.
But how many times in life are we REALLY paid our worth?
Better yet, how often do we charge what we're worth?
As a freelance writer/editor/promotions person I'm often faced with the issue of knowing what to charge. I know what the industry standards are, I also know how it is to need these services and yet not have the budget for them.
Add to that I love what I'm doing and I love helping people and well....there's a fine line that often gets blurred or crossed out altogether when it comes to getting paid for my work, my knowledge and my experience.
© Arcady31 | Dreamstime.com - Experience Sign PhotoWe've also heard..."Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life."
That's bull LOL! Most of us who do what we love work harder and longer than in a "normal" 9 to 5 job.
Just ask any self-employed/freelance/contract labor professional. Ask any teacher for that matter.
Here's the deal....as much as I love helping people and sharing what I've learned, my knowledge and experience ARE valuable and I deserve to be paid for doing what I love most!
Yes, like many people I too take advantage of free stuff....like royalty free photos which can be found at Dreamstime, videos and tutorials on YouTube, etc., but I always try to pay something....whether that's a simple acknowledgement and link back to the origin, a byline, or a gift/donation to the provider.
So when I offer my knowledge and experience to you like I have by putting these articles on my website, if you can pay then please do. And, if you ask for my services and I don't know what to charge or you can't pay what I would normally charge, at least offer something, pay what you can, and/or set up a payment arrangement and honor it.
After all, Knowledge+ Experience + Time are valuable.
Something to think about!!
"Inspirational with an Edge!" (tm)
PS: Speaking of FREE things...don't forget you still have multiple chances to win a copy of Circles of Fate! Details HERE.
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