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Hi Mick,

What do you tell somebody that was completely underpaid, bait and switched, and asked to do it again?

The fact of the matter that you learned new stuff is beside the point. The issue is that you agreed to do something and found you were doing work that requires much higher pay. Much, much higher pay I might add.

When dealing with dishonest people, it's really difficult to stand for your right to be treated honestly. I've seen it. Dishonest Producers usually tend to justify their actions in production meetings by saying something around the lines of... "Don’t be sad to step over lower individuals, they’re just steps in your ladder of success."

The cause of these work realities are Production Executives who underbid to get the gig. That's why they offer ridiculously low wages, unrealistic work schedules, and expect you to agree to "perverse" work systems (such as bait & switch and suggesting you lie about the number of days worked just to get paid "for your extra effort.") These "perverse" ethics tend to mold the crew to act dishonestly to get paid for honest work. If you ever see that pattern of work in any production again, that’s your cue to not work with those people again.

Wish you the best,
Paul


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Paul Thurston
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