For those who don’t know, I work as a freelancer in Props. I’m currently on a job as a daily, they have contracted me as a higher role than a trainee, but I’m still getting paid a trainee rate. I know it’s too late to ask to change it but I don’t understand why they didn’t just put me down as a trainee? Any thoughts?

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That’s frustrating, especially when you're stepping up and not being compensated fairly. It’s totally reasonable to feel confused—if they’re giving you the responsibilities of a higher role, they should acknowledge that with the correct rate. Even if it’s too late to change this one, it might be worth raising with the line producer or production manager for clarity—and to make sure it doesn’t happen again on future jobs.

Ugh, been there and it sucks! I learned the hard way in freelancing, too, but it's still another successful job to add to the portfolio. And a lesson learned. I personally would finish up the job, do my best despite the pay mix-up, and if they ask you for more work, bring it up at that point. But that's just how I operate.

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