Thoughts on spec work? Seems like a scam, seems like everyone comes down against it, but also seems like how one gets books. What gives?
@etcillustration @Michaelrapa tests are common in my field. De rigueur. Fairness is debatable but it exists outside publishing.
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@Michaelrapa@etcillustration ha, I agree, let's not go down that road.
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@mattheweboehm@Michaelrapa Good point! I suppose one could compare it to a particularly rigorous job interview—like for the FBI or sumthin. -
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@mattheweboehm@Michaelrapa Actually, now that you mention it, I once did a test for a f/t job application & didn't think anything of it.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@mattheweboehm@Michaelrapa I guess I see a difference, though, if you're approached for a job vs. if you're applying for a job.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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