I have this nasty little habit of thinking whats the catch?
I try not to indulge it but it is always present when ever something good happens. I got this job now I know what the catch is. Bait and switch.
We agreed on an hourly wage. 17/ hour ( yes I went to University for this). Not great but livable for a wile. He takes me to lunch the other day and tells me he can only afford 2400 per month for the next 3 months, about 12/ hour. And on top of that he doesnt take any taxes out he considers me a contractor. Meaning I get stuck with an extra 7% in taxes. I would have to pay approx 46% in taxes on everything I make. What the flying fuck. Every one I have worked for in this rotten profession is a fucking asshole. I would like to tell him to stick it in his ass and leave, but then I would be on the street literally. Fucking bastards!
I talked with my friend that does Visual Effects for movies, Day after Tomorrow, 5fth Element an a bunch of others. I am going to do some work for him in order to put together a demo reel. He says I would start off at at least double what I have been making and it goes up from there. It is very nice of him to help. There is no money involved but if it will get me out of this stinking profession in a few months. I am better off. My friend is an ex architect as well so he knows what it is like.
I guess I need to find an apartment look for another job and crank out work for my friend.
His office is in the same building that SG office is in. Hollywood.
I like Hollywood. Beverly Hills sux. I am concentrating my looking for a place in Hollywood.
I try not to indulge it but it is always present when ever something good happens. I got this job now I know what the catch is. Bait and switch.
We agreed on an hourly wage. 17/ hour ( yes I went to University for this). Not great but livable for a wile. He takes me to lunch the other day and tells me he can only afford 2400 per month for the next 3 months, about 12/ hour. And on top of that he doesnt take any taxes out he considers me a contractor. Meaning I get stuck with an extra 7% in taxes. I would have to pay approx 46% in taxes on everything I make. What the flying fuck. Every one I have worked for in this rotten profession is a fucking asshole. I would like to tell him to stick it in his ass and leave, but then I would be on the street literally. Fucking bastards!
I talked with my friend that does Visual Effects for movies, Day after Tomorrow, 5fth Element an a bunch of others. I am going to do some work for him in order to put together a demo reel. He says I would start off at at least double what I have been making and it goes up from there. It is very nice of him to help. There is no money involved but if it will get me out of this stinking profession in a few months. I am better off. My friend is an ex architect as well so he knows what it is like.
I guess I need to find an apartment look for another job and crank out work for my friend.
His office is in the same building that SG office is in. Hollywood.
I like Hollywood. Beverly Hills sux. I am concentrating my looking for a place in Hollywood.
Wears me down. If I was more of the type of person who was inclined to fuck over other people, I would probably be further ahead than I am now. Sadly, I tend to want to hold onto my self respect...
I'm right with ya if it helps any. My back is plenty sore from those that have stepped on it on their way "up in the world".
This particular nobody continues to root for ya.
Sound like you are doing the right thing looking for other opportunities. In the meantime, save your receipts, cause the tax write-offs for freelancers are amazing!