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Looking to become one of the highest paid non-full time Mobile Entertainers in the state, and don't care who's likes it or not. Family included.
I've been an entertainer (DJ) off and on for the better part of the last 18 years. When I say that I've maintained this business operation on about or less than a shoe string budget, I literally mean it. No support of any kind from family or friends in all that time. Previous clients and total strangers have done more to help me promote my talents and services than my own family.
Anyone else out there understand where I'm coming from here???
For 18 years now, as I have had the availability and means to continue to operate my business, the response or attitude from friends and family has been condescending at best. No disrespect. But no serious regard for what I do. Even after the long discussions and extended talks about the relevance of what I do for clients.
Ever have a family member contact you to inform you of an upcoming company picnic, birthday, graduation, wedding or something and just naturally expect you to "generously" kick in your full services for free???
Since my part time job is working 40 hours a week in a RV factory making about $17 hour I can afford to make the call to be the highest charging "part time" full service provider in the area. Right?
So.... not that there was ever an actual intended plot or focused point to this rant, but does anyone identify with where I'm coming from here at all???
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