One of my biggest pet peeves is being asked to do more work as “voluntary”. Uh, pass- I already did my four years in Americorps, bitch.
The most annoying ask is when people know you’re talented but expect you to design/create for free because “you like to” – naw, mf I like to get PAID.
Came into work to check my email and had one from the department head asking me and another coworker( who’s actually salaried ) if we’d like to do face painting for an all-day event starting with atleast 50 kids.
I’ve worked that gig – adults and relatives and every random person who wants to feel like heath ledger or Deadpool starts asking you to do a bunch of shit that’s beyond materials, patience, and they just wipe off. You get barked at and bitched at if it’s not to some kids or buzzed adults satisfaction.
Yeahhhhhhh hard pass. I recall there not being enough money for a raise or to continue to pay PT overtime so, oops, all out of fucks.
My email response back said I appreciated them thinking of me but unfortunately I have prior commitments for that date. Sounds like a great time, thanks for reaching out.
Fuck outta here with that shit in 2023