How to Decide if You Should Work for Free

Nathan Hastings-Spaine
Nov 2 · 9 min read

Compensation goes far beyond the money received by an employee from an employer. The question doesn’t stop with what is my salary or wage? It also asks, is it fair and livable? Does it reflect my value and reveal my worth?

Considering the depth of these questions, it’s no wonder why “working for free” is controversial and highly debated. Our compensation has the potential to affect how we…

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Nathan Hastings-Spaine

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Boss Your Life Up Campaign Co-Founder | Black Millennial sharing his journey.

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