Welcome to the world of deceit, corruption, cut-throat, dishonesty and blood-money-sucking industry.
“Be careful!”
I thought I went through this stage already! When I came out of college at age 20, I was fooled by modelling agencies into paying money for things I should have been sponsored.
7 years later, I almost fell into another trap. There are always risks in every business and career.
“Be nice but fearless! (but be smart too!)”
How true and real it is, I would probably never know. But researching online and reading what experts in the industry say, and what forums and guides and tips and advises tell you… You can’t blame me for being the skeptical, weary self that I am! I’m protecting myself, and my pocket!
I realised the cunning strategy… A company that seemed to follow the rules and the code of ethics, a company that almost seemed like they were going to do everything by the book… To the benefit of the model… Turned around and slapped themselves in the face… And almost mine too!
“If you don’t feel right, something mustn’t be right!”
Exactly! I spent all day pondering, debating, weighing options, analysing, researching… I wasted so much energy on this… The answer was shouting out to me! And that was the first thing I learnt!
“Don’t ever pay for anything BEFORE getting a job!”
I was blinded! I convinced myself that I had faith in the company. Oh I know I have the potential, I might need some coaching, practice and learning experiences but I know I can do it! But now, I don’t know if the company is good enough. And proven so, they are not!
Thank you dear friend, you cleared my clouded head. I’m thankful that we’ve acquinted just in time!
“Things happen for a reason!”
Yup they sure do!
Now I learn, I’ll keep the faith, be smart, be logical, be practical, be nice but be fearless!
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