What Job Would You Do For Free?

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Daily writing prompt
What job would you do for free?
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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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  2. 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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  7. 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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  10. 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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  12. 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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  18. 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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  25. 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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  35. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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. 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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      3. 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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  44. 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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  50. 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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