Paying to Work Debate
Comments argue over whether a job or task involves getting paid for work or requires paying upfront to participate, with some criticizing it as exploitative and others defending it as legitimate compensation.
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Paying to work? Oh, this is not good.
I would not call it "being paid".
Being paid money they otherwise wouldn't be paid?
well, some people are paid for that.
Absolutely, this is THE way for being paid: actually working.
Getting paid to do something...
What do you mean? I'm talking about paying them in return for work.
how is it not getting paid for your work?
If you're not getting paid for these days, there's something wrong...
that's a job. go pay someone for their work.