They should be shot with wires like thatPS Mix-- The sound was "cutting in and out" because those really are "wires," instead of properly insulated cables. Crazy man, crazy...
GJ
They should be shot with wires like thatPS Mix-- The sound was "cutting in and out" because those really are "wires," instead of properly insulated cables. Crazy man, crazy...
GJ
But we all know .. Mix DOESN'T need to get better at anything ..Just for a little perspective....
I busted my a** all day Saturday and Sunday...
lugging gear around for 12 hours + each day...
and I didn't make nearly that much for the whole weekend.
WHY?
Because I like to work, I like the work I am doing,
Because it's a couple of extra bucks in my pocket,
Because I like to keep active, even when I cannot be a DJ,
Because I get better at the job, the more I do...
Because it makes me happy to know that what I am doing makes others happy,
It's not always about the money.
Sorry you see it that way I did what I felt was right for me. There times when I have to say. No matter how bad I want the job. Haven't we done that at one time in our business? I get what you're saying. $50 shouldn't have been a deal breaker but for me this time it was. We had already came up with a price he shouldn't have refused but he did.A $50 difference is not deciding to go cheap. Again, you gambled (over a $50 difference). Also again, the funny part is that you needed the money. Sure, you will survive - but look at what happened to your finances - that money could have helped.
But we all know .. Mix DOESN'T need to get better at anything ..
Maybe there was a "throw-back" hour .. minuets and bassoon solos ...But the minuets? Idiot I????
GJ
Sorry you see it that way I did what I felt was right for me. There times when I have to say. No matter how bad I want the job. Haven't we done that at one time in our business? I get what you're saying. $50 shouldn't have been a deal breaker but for me this time it was.
He realized his mistake after the fact. Too late now. He should have gotten us to do it when the price was $300. We were trying to look out for him with that price because it's a charity event where part of the money will go to research for the Cancer his son died from.
This charity event is not something where people pay $100_$1,000 to attend. It's a free event in the park. So it's not a high class charity event. You can come there dressed almost any way you want to.
My issue wasn't just about money alone. The issue I had with him is that I've done other events that he was a part of. So it's not like he doesn't know me and know what I can do. I felt insulted when he wouldn't agree to pay me $50. I feel sorry that his son died but why shouldn't I get paid for doing my job if he has money to pay me?Charity events like this one is where what they're able to pay shouldn't even be a factor. If you're close to the people who are organizing the event and you believe in the cause, there is no "deal breaker" - you just pitch in to make things happen. Why not donate your time? Did you have the day off? Yes. Were others volunteering their time? I bet they were. Would the event have been more successful with your help? Possibly. Would people who may not ordinarily see you perform get to see what you do? Undoubtedly.
Sorry to say this Mix, but your talent was wasted because of $50. On top of that, you had the audacity to be there for no other reason than to take pictures and hate on the DJ. That man's son DIED... and you're calling his decision not to pay you $50 more to DJ at his free community event "his mistake"?
The $50 raise that you needed so very badly was absolutely stupid. I wish I could do more events like these. They're for a good cause, the people are super-appreciative that you're helping by providing your services, and they're usually a lot of fun. If they also pay a little bit, cool.
I wish I could do more events like these. They're for a good cause, the people are super-appreciative that you're helping by providing your services, and they're usually a lot of fun. If they also pay a little bit, cool.
My issue wasn't just about money alone. I felt insulted when he wouldn't agree to pay me $50.
I feel sorry that his son died but why shouldn't I get paid for doing my job if he has money to pay me? What's wrong with us getting a small raise for the great work we do?
I here what you're saying. Like I said when we first did the event we did it for $200 for 9 1/2 hours. So the little bit more we did ask for shouldn't hurt the cause. I'm looking at it being fair for both parties.So your issue "IS" just about the money.
The POINT of the event is to RAISE MONEY for a charity.
While that alone should be reason enough....try this:
The more you ask for a "raise"....the less valuable you become to THEIR cause.
I've done the same gig, twice a year, for more than 20 years.
The job doesn't get any harder, so I haven't raised my rate in more than 15 years.
Because I like the organization, I like what they do, and I want them to succeed.
Sounds like it will hurt the cause to the tune of an additional $150I here what you're saying. Like I said when we first did the event we did it for $200 for 9 1/2 hours. So the little bit more we did ask for shouldn't hurt the cause. I'm looking at it being fair for both parties.
My best guess is the organizer of this event get his budget from the city throws the event as cheaply as possible and pockets the rest of the funds for himselfSounds like it will hurt the cause to the tune of an additional $150
Just as the little bit less that was offered shouldn't have hurt the case either.I here what you're saying. Like I said when we first did the event we did it for $200 for 9 1/2 hours. So the little bit more we did ask for shouldn't hurt the cause. I'm looking at it being fair for both parties.
I felt it would hurt me. How low do I go and when is somebody going to feel sorry for me? We're talking 9 1/2 hours of work and I don't deserve $350?!Just as the little bit less that was offered shouldn't have hurt the case either.
I don't know .. would you deserve it? It seems the DJ(s) that did it brought basically the same gear you would, seemed to have a nicer wireless mic ... so are your skills that much better and would the audience care?I felt it would hurt me. How low do I go and when is somebody going to feel sorry for me? We're talking 9 1/2 hours of work and I don't deserve $350?!
My issue wasn't just about money alone. The issue I had with him is that I've done other events that he was a part of. So it's not like he doesn't know me and know what I can do. I felt insulted when he wouldn't agree to pay me $50. I feel sorry that his son died but why shouldn't I get paid for doing my job if he has money to pay me?
Even at $350 for that many hours we're not talking a lot of money here. For him to pay that isn't breaking the bank.
When we first did it we were getting paid $200. We were looking out for him then. What's wrong with us getting a small raise for the great work we do?