Working for Free

This cluster centers on debates about the ethics, risks, and objections to performing unpaid work, such as take-home assignments, unsolicited contributions, or free labor for companies in tech contexts.

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Sample Comments

pc86 Aug 20, 2018 View on HN

"Work for free until we decide you're worth being paid."

wiz21c Sep 29, 2017 View on HN

Completely off-topic but you sure don't want to work for free (hint: the problem with that has nothing to do with the money)

catmanjan Mar 25, 2023 View on HN

Not everyone has the privilege of working for free

eli Aug 18, 2015 View on HN

When you perform unsolicited work, you shouldn't expect to get paid for it.

simonsays2 May 21, 2019 View on HN

Dont work for free. You are taking away a paying job from someone and lining the pockets of the unscrupulous.

eob Nov 26, 2013 View on HN

You want them to work for you for free?

imachine1980_ Sep 29, 2023 View on HN

why, if you are paying him its means he is making more money than you spending on him, if you aren't willing to pay the premium for the effort why he need to make the sacrifice of more work for free.

Because you're literally working for them for free.

auggierose Jun 4, 2024 View on HN

Why? I don't work for free.

icebraining Aug 4, 2013 View on HN

Who said anything about working for free?