What Job Would You Do For Free?

Daily writing prompt
What job would you do for free?

Take care of yourself first.
Then help others without expecting anything in return.
The results may surprise you.

Something I enjoy doing is mentoring others. It’s not really a job because I don’t get paid for it, and it’s not volunteer work, either. I don’t commit a certain number of hours to mentoring. I just help when help is needed.

By sharing life experiences, we can be the mentor/big sister/big brother that other people need if they feel a bit lost in life. We can give them a heads up on how to tackle the challenges in life.

By sharing work experiences, we help those with less work experience to improve their skills and avoid repeating the mentor’s mistakes.

This “job” is very rewarding. The reward is the “pay” itself. Being a mentor is a job I would do for free.

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107 responses to “What Job Would You Do For Free?”

  1. arya Avatar
    arya

    It’s probably writing for me. And this reminds me of the whole ‘I don’t dream of labour’ discourse a couple of years back. Would our current ‘dream’ jobs, companies or positions withstand without the monetary benefits? If all our needs were tended to, would we still dream of labour ? Interesting food for thought!

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Reminds me of sci shows of the future where money isn’t needed so people do jobs because it is a way of life.

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    2. Teacher Tracie's Class Avatar
      Teacher Tracie’s Class

      The type of teacher you become will be incrementally built up over weeks, months, and years of careful gardening, sailing, weaving,map- reading, magic carpet piloting, or whatever you see yourself doing. There will be hard days ahead and there will be happy days ahead. It is important to establish a number of habits that,bday to day, will strengthen,enrich and empower habits that will give you wings in reaching the set parameters English law advisories passed by the English language teaching classroom and languages in the world facilitator’s English law facility’s March 5,2008 expressed in your companion of the journey to use a syllabus, a lesson plan to the book, likewise connect with the university. Not act like the advisories are passed and understood and day to day, state of national and international are getting student up to the University book level. Many people have gone to build careers off that way of public engagement people numbers qualifications Even if your sure you are that is not going to be the case. 

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  2. Lorinzo Norwood Avatar

    Cut the grass pick up pepper

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      That’s what you would do for free? It’s a nice way to help people.

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  3. Ndiogou Djim Avatar

    Jaime l’agriculture

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  4. Ndiogou Djim Avatar

    J’ai beaucoup de travail à faire mais difficilement à cause des problèmes techniques et de sécurité

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  5. Justin Avatar

    What a heartwarming read! Your perspective on mentoring as a rewarding experience, not defined by monetary compensation but by the impact you make, truly resonates. It’s amazing how sharing both life and work experiences can significantly help others navigate their paths more smoothly. Your approach to mentoring as an available support rather than a scheduled commitment is really admirable.

    Out of curiosity, could you share a specific moment or success story from your mentoring experience that stands out to you? How did it impact both you and the mentee?

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      I enjoy mentoring. I once mentored a friend on how to have a more positive outlook on life. I’ve also mentored a student on long term goals. It’s very rewarding when you see a change in the mentee.

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  7. The Byronic Man Avatar

    I started teaching 20 years ago as a “temporary gig” while I recalibrated my life a little. I regularly think of an interview with Maya Angelou in which she expressed gratitude that she hadn’t discovered teaching sooner in her life because she never would have done anything else. I have the inverse, in which I’d waited a little longer, because it’s such a powerful, rewarding, grueling calling that you can’t walk away.

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  9. Arpita Singh Avatar

    Sometimes I feel that if you do an act selflessly, then some people will definitely take you for granted. I’ll share my own example. I love to illustrate and I can do it day and night and because I’m in my learning phrase, I use to illustrate people without a reward (their appreciation is not counted). Though people are nice in general but sometimes they began acting like I’m bound to make those illustrations for them. They’ll constantly poke with their suggestions, changes, demands, ask for update, react annoyingly for delays. I’m not saying that it is bad but I feel that if you’re doing something whole-heartedly, then you deserve a lil respect for this.

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      True. Some people don’t appreciate something as much because they get it for free. Do you illustrate as a hobby?

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  10. Kiran Iyengar Avatar

    In additional, we should preserve the nature as well for future.. God bless you…
    With lots of love
    Kiran Iyengar

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Preserving nature is important! Thanks for the comment.

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  11. Mela George Avatar

    A great read!

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  13. Donald Hart Avatar

    Great perspective on doing a job you love without expecting monetary compensation. Mentoring others and sharing experiences can be truly fulfilling. Keep up the inspiring work!

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Thanks for the comment!

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  15. @uktrendclo Avatar

    The decision of whether to work for free ultimately depends on your personal circumstances, interests, and goals. However, if you’re looking to gain experience, build a portfolio, or contribute to a cause you’re passionate about, volunteering in a field related to your interests can be a valuable option. Additionally, offering your skills and expertise to non-profit organizations or community initiatives can be a fulfilling way to make a positive impact while also expanding your network and honing your skills. Ultimately, the best job to do for free is one that aligns with your values and allows you to contribute meaningfully to something you care about.

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      This is some great advice! Volunteering to gain experience is a great reason to do some work for free!

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  19. go2damax Avatar

    Teaching others to do their dream jobs!

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      That would be fun and interesting!

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  21. Gold's Concrete Avatar

    What job I would do for “free” hmm… the one that compensates me for my time, I suppose. Considering that taking on a task as a “job” is implicit that it will finance at least your rent expense, groceries and gas. Otherwise, how could we take on a task for “free”? or devoid of compensation?? Do tell!! Cuz I’m hungry…

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  22. Asif Baloch Avatar

    How come you bring so many amazing topics? I’m very surprised. 

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  23. Travis sims Avatar

    Great content

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  24. Moumita Sarkar Avatar

    Such a heartfelt post! Mentoring is indeed rewarding. Your dedication shines through. Looking forward to more insightful content!

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Thank you for the uplifting comments!

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  25. vermavkv Avatar

    Yes, that is the best.

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  26. Tech Link Avatar
    Tech Link

    Yes Sir 👍

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Yes, agree with this.

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  28. #hhhigh Avatar

    One of the most important advice ;
    Take care of your self ! Look after yours than you’ll
    Be able to look after others. Being kind to yourself would be good to observe that 🙂

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      True. If we take of ourselves, we will be able to care for others. Thanks for commenting.

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      1. #hhhigh Avatar

        True true

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    Anonymous

    I use to learn new things and entertain various interestes but unfortunately haven’t found yet smth I would like to do anytime, paid or not paid, just for the sake of it even when I would like nothing more than that. Still hoping to find it one day.

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    Anonymous

    I use to learn new things now and then and I do help where and when is needed but unfortunatelly haven’t yet discovered smth I like so much I would just do anytime just for the sake of it. Still hoping to find it one day.

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      I hope you find something you enjoy so much you would do it anytime for the sake of it. Hope you have a great day.

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  32. Belladonna Avatar

    What a great response! Mentoring is indeed rewarding and such a blessing that you do this!

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Thanks. It’s something that I enjoy.

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  33. Alexander.b Avatar

    I’ve done so many! Where do I start?

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      What are a couple of jobs that you’ve done for free that stand out in your mind?

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      1. Alexander.b Avatar

        So much abuse of my willingness to help without a penny in exchange. Be it soughting peoples mess physicaly, administration, translation, cooking for party’s, cleaning, removals . You name it I’ve done it! I was Mr fixit and I remember every occasion and in fact my whole life in amazing detail. As regards services: I finally set up a business with a detailed price list and nobody asked me again!

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      2. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

        I’m glad you set boundaries (such as having a price list). I hope you are now appreciated for what you’ve done for others.

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      3. Alexander.b Avatar

        Not at all! They just find another victim!
        Free often means abuse. Excluding official charities or exchanges of services; anyone taking advantage of someones desire and enthusiam to do a job without pay is exploiting them. When I came out to France in my 20’s (1988) it was for the glory of working in a chateaux as houskeeper, butler, chauffeur which sounds very grand and desirable. I was paid 600francs (£60) a week for what was often an 18 hour day with 1 day off a week! I was later sent packing because the master of the house thought I was having an affair with his wife! I ended up living in the streets of Paris for 3 winter months with my dog to keep me warm. Work for the glory? No thank you!

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      4. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

        Wow, that was quite the work experience. I’m glad you were able to put it behind you. I hope you are doing better now.

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  34. pk 🌎 Avatar

    NICE post 💯💓💖

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  35. rljpdx Avatar

    I would work at the SPCA/Humane Society for free. I’m assuming they’ll let me interact with the animals, at least to some degree. If there’s a strict ‘hands off the pets’ policy for volunteers, then not so much. BTW, cool website. I started my blog years ago because I wanted to learn to write better. It’s one of the reasons I read blogs as well as read those myriads of how-to ‘write’ content out there in the wilds of the internet. It’s cool that’s what you specialize in. Also, thanks for visiting my site and the likes. 😉

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Caring for animals would be wonderful! That’s great that you’ve improved your writing by getting into blogging. Thanks for the comments!

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  36. Pooja G Avatar

    Great answer. I would say cooking since it’s something I love and do for free since I love seeing others enjoy my cooking.

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      What are your favorite dishes to cook, Pooja?

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      1. Pooja G Avatar

        Depends on my mood but usually I love everything Korean so I cook a lot of different Korean dishes.

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      2. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

        That’s great! I’ve been eating Korean food lately.

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      3. Pooja G Avatar

        It’s so good, once you start it’s hard to stop!

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  37. shredbobted Avatar

    I like writing stories for others to read.

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Yes. It must take a lot of time to write all of your multi-part stories. How much time does it take to write each post?

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      1. shredbobted Avatar

        Hmm. I can go pretty good once I get into the right mindset. Having a place to post has helped motivate me a lot. Thanks for reading, them, by the way😀

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      2. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

        Yes, I think having a place to post would be very motivating. You write some really wonderful stories!

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      3. shredbobted Avatar

        Thank you very much for the kind words. I enjoy those times when you bend your talents to fiction as well!

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      4. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

        Thank you! I’m looking forward to reading your upcoming posts!

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  38.  Avatar
    Anonymous

    I like writing stories for others to read.

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      That’s great! What stories do you like to write?

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  39. equipsblog Avatar

    Advocating for libraries and freedom to read, if given the opportunity. Once a librarian…

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      This is so important. I’m reading about certain books being banned even though they have an important message about human rights. Glad we have librarians (or once librarians) like you.

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      1. equipsblog Avatar

        Many thanks, Vanya. We all have an opportunity to share our talents and passions.

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      2. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

        Yes, we do! Hope you have a great day!

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  40. KK Avatar
    KK

    I too would like to do it, but only if someone shows interest. Nowadays people don’t like to be advised.

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      I usually mentor people only if they ask for help. Otherwise, it’s not the best use of energy.

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  41. Heidi-Marie Avatar
    Heidi-Marie

    That’s great 👍
    Mentoring someone is like leaving an imprint on their life. You sow a seed in their life. The plant will have your DNA. Whenever you hear of their achievements, you will feel like a proud parent! That’s priceless!

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      I like this analogy of sowing a seed! Thanks for reading!

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      1. Heidi-Marie Avatar
        Heidi-Marie

        You’re most welcome and thanks too!

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