the fine line between balls and stupidity

[rm]

I just got a call for background work, said yes, started to get the information (ironically, it was where my gf teaches), and then they told me the pay rate, which was _below_ standard non-union wages, which are already pretty painful to work for.

So, I said, very politely, "I'm sorry I really can't do a whole day's work for less than standard non-union wage rates." They thanked me politely, and that was that.

Part of me is horrified that I did this, because what if this agency doesn't book me for work again, what if it slows down my ability to get that last waiver?

And part of me knows I was right and reasonable. Goddamn it, I want in the union so someone else can do my dirty work.

Comments

[ladypeculiar.livejournal.com]

That's a totally normal thing to do. Remember agencies make their money when YOU make money-- so you not taking a low-paying gig still serves their intersts.

And from the other side- they don't have time to report people for that kind thing, cause do you have any idea how many people they're calling who are turning them down?

[fleur.livejournal.com]

I'm sure you're not the only "um, NO" they got. You did the right thing; your time is worth what it's worth.

[meowsic26.livejournal.com]

need in the union. ditto. i feel ya!