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Why is it that in the 'creative' industry there is the perception (and expectation) that our typical work week should constantly exceed 40+ hours? Now things like deadlines & getting caught up in the creative moment aside, does anyone think that other industries (with exceptions, of course) work the same way?
Now i'm all for doing the best work I can and will always put in the extra time to make sure something is where I want it to be... but still... to burn ones self out.. for what? I disagree with that 'you're young work while you can sentiment'... who says just because you're young you should be fucking slave driven by clients and employers who are generally unappreciative of the creative process?
And granted, you are only young once, but you also have a fucking LIFETIME to accomplish your goals.
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On a sidenote I had a few internships that were somewhat slave-ish, although I was awarded modest stipends on both occasions. I can only imagine how competitive internships are in NYC and how much more they probably take advantage of young creatives.- law, doctors, architects all pull in more the 40h at first..plash