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A comment on When To Work For Free.

Re:When To Work For Free by edw519 on Tuesday November 11, 2008 @12:28PM (#360671)
Although pro bono work has its place, this can easily turn into a trap. While you're giving it away (sometimes for good reason), you may be losing paying opportunities because you're too busy to notice them.

Just ask my friend Ben Dover.

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Re:When To Work For Free by ojbyrne on Tuesday November 11, 2008 @10:20PM (#361339)
Using the phrase "pro bono" probably highlights the one time it is a good idea. If you're making lots of money (like a high-priced lawyer), then some well chosen philanthropic or interesting projects can be a good choice.
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