If you’re a freelancer, you know them: the emails about a project that start with an apology, the phone calls that regret the short timeline or the slim budget. Everyone knows that it’s wrong, even the person wanting to hire you. But, it is the reality at hand. We don’t always have a choice. Compromising is a part of life because nothing is ever perfect, and we should do favors for people we like and love. Sometimes, we have to take on lackluster jobs like this for financial reasons. It’s called bread-and-butter for a reason.

But, exceptions are meant to be just that. By their default, they can’t be the norm. If they do become that, something’s busted and there needs to be some repairs at a higher level. (via viafrank)

(this is what I’m talking about folks)