Ep171: How to Determine If a Job Is Worth The Costs | Mastermind Q&A

<p>One of the most challenging things we deal with as freelance creative professionals is the constant feast &amp; famine cycle of either always working or always looking for the next gig. I’m sure at some point you’ve had the experience of agonizing for hours, days, or weeks debating a job opportunity (or multiple opportunities). You may have also agonized about whether or not to take low pay (or unpaid work) that might seem like a great opportunity that could launch your career...but on the other hand could end up becoming a total nightmare. Or maybe you&#39;re just starting your career and you are eager to take anything just to get your foot in the door, but you&#39;ve heard stories of others who chose the wrong path and are now trapped at the top of a ladder they no longer want to be on at all. (reality TV anyone???)</p><p>These are just a few of the topics and challenges I address in the latest community Q&amp;A call with my <a href="https://optimizeyourself.me/optimizer" rel="nofollow"><strong>Optimizer coaching &amp; mentorship program</strong></a> students. I and the community share our past experiences when considering job opportunities and the criteria we use to determine both the benefits but also the true costs of taking any opportunity, good or bad. Most importantly, we discuss how to ensure that a potential opportunity can meet both our creative as well as our lifestyle needs so the job doesn’t become “just another paycheck” at the expense of our health, our relationships, and our sanity.</p><h3>Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One?</h3><p><a href="https://optimizeyourself.me/subscribe/" rel="nofollow"><strong>» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode</strong></a></p><p> </p><h3><strong>Here&#39;s What You&#39;ll Learn:</strong></h3><ul><li>Paul Del Vecchio talks about what he’s learned from saying yes to too many jobs that have not aligned with his goals.</li><li>Criteria that we use to evaluate opportunities as beneficial or not.</li><li>Questions to ask yourself if you don’t al