When I was an undergraduate I used to turn my journalistic bent towards contributing articles, interviews and reviews to various printed and online publications. I always considered this a hobby rather than a gateway to the industry, nevertheless I was shocked when an acquaintance, working as freelance writer, told me “you won’t get anywhere like that. You should never work for free. It means you’re cheap.”
Today that statement sounds very dated indeed. Nowadays, no matter what industry you’d like to break into after completing your studies, it’s almost certain that, without having undertaken some form of internship or work placement, you won’t be getting too far. For many people this will involve working for free.
I received a letter this week from a lady asking about my recommendation for a good, very cheap car seat. She watches her daughter’s baby and wants a decent seat to transport her in. I receive many letters like this one. The motivation is usually that the writer can’t afford one of the top seats. I can appreciate the situation and applaud them for not looking for a used seat or “Hand me down” car seat.
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City living has plenty of advantages. There is plenty of culture, nightlife, excitement and convenience. You never have to travel too far to get what you want in an urban area. Unfortunately, city life also has its drawbacks. City-dwellers are more likely to experience stress and be affected by pollution.
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