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ha ha..and right on spot..
love you guys for putting it up..
Shit! That’s so f***ng true…
That reminds me of something a friend of mine said:
“NOT being nice is actually a virtue.”
Ugh… I can’t convey how many times a “friend” or very distant family member has tried to pull this.
I played along the first few times, but it’s true what they say: Do free work you don’t enjoy one too many times, and you’ll begin to resent your work.
Do yourself a favor and don’t fall into that rut: Just explain your position and say “NO”. If they don’t understand or become angry, Pfft. They’ll get over it.
Hehe, true
Ahh, the lack of respect and understanding for the designer/artist – it never fails.
This is a good comic.
I enjoy every one of your strips, and although I barely comment – damn, you have been right on the spot this time!
I’ve heard the ‘it shouldn’t take you long’ comment a few times too many. If it’s so simple a task, why don’t you do it yourself? Oh, wait – you’re *acknowledging* that I have expertise, you just don’t value it!
So. Much. Truth.
LOL I’d say that friendship worth less then time “friend” spent for that message. It happens.
Sometimes is really hard to charge a friend.
But why wouldn’t charge for your work?
Every time you deliver a job you are helping someone who couldn’t do it on his own. If you charge a friend you are still helping just because you are available to do it. Give him (or her) a price reduction if it makes you feel happy.
Everyone has to make a living…
That’s perfect! I’ve been there. It’s amazing how many friends come out of the woodwork when they need your help! Keep up the good work.
To be frank, expecting services for free when they know it’s your business is extremely rude and if they don’t recognize that then they’re probably not much of a friend. I think even asking for a discount is a bit presumptuous, even if you’d offer them one.
You are making a very good point actually
Hahahah Now that is on point!
HA HA LOL
Friends are the worst. Family too but you have to tolerate them anyway…
ahh – the freedom! haha very good
Ha Ha we have all been in that awkward situation before i imagine! I am all up for helping friends out, as any who are worth the bother would do the same for you. However once doing work pro bono for friends and family starts to get in the way of paying projects, this can really rock the boat.
Wait! It’s Sexist! Does the author mean that a girl cannot doodle! Burn Him Down!
just got that call last week
Just adding: it doesn’t only happen to designers (translator/VO here)!