Originally Posted by
Flying Ninja
USMCFLYR,
I'm sure plenty of people are providing free IT services to their friends, relatives, colleagues, girlfriends, boyfriends, etc. I really can't say it has affected me whatsoever.
Guess you missed this part.
Mind you - we aren't talking about providing free auto repair to his mother or children - or even his best friend who he has bartered with to get a storage shed built at his house
If that is who you are working for free - then good on you.
If you are working for free for everyone who comes your way - then I think many on here will disagree with your approach.
I'm sure you have thought long and hard (or maybe you haven't on the other hand) about your justification.
Others have other opinions.
bcpilot - yes there are those that do all kinds of pro bono work for those in need in many fields and in some parts of the US bartering is still an acceptable form of payment. I don't think this situation is either of them, but who knows?
USMCFLYR