Would you take a 6 month freelance design role, $45/hr, no benefits, no overtime pay, and mandatory commute to the office 5x a week in NYC? Asking for a friend

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If I were out of work? Yeah, and I'd leave as soon as I found something better

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As a freelancer, no overtime pay means no overtime work!

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No. Would you?

Does your “friend” have a job?

Depends how badly you need the job/money and it’s a hard market

Take it in the meantime if you’re desperate for a check but actively look to immediately bolt elsewhere if the opportunity arises.

And if they ask you why you’re leaving tell them straight out.

If you’re hurting and you need something there’s no reason why you can’t take it and keep looking bf for something better. You’re an employee not a hostage you can leave whenever you want.

Unless you have a trust fund, what's the alternative? Not work?

Sorry, 'they'

I’d say yes if you’re still on the earlier side of your career, maybe up to 5 years experience. Don’t forget to check their reviews on Glassdoor.

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