And Another Thing that Bugs Me

Where is it written that as a highly qualified, widely experienced writer, teacher, musician, I have to work for free ?

I’ve had my hot buttered toast, cappuccino coffee and cigarette. And now I have got the wind in my sails I can talk.

I have enjoyed relatively good success in all of my various occupations. I’ve had my scribblings published in well known media. I’ve had my own very successful language academy. I’ve had my own record label and released a few albums which have done ok selling them at live gigs. Above all, I have been suitably financially paid for it all.

So how is it that now in my twilight years I am expected to work for nothing?

I get my writings published on Medium and do not earn a cent from it.

I have two albums out on all streaming platforms, like Amazon, and have earned next to nothing in two years ! My albums sell for about ten dollars and I get paid thirty five cents per album !

And now in an attempt to restart my teaching career on-line I am expected to give free trial lessons. W.T.F.

The common denominator here is the internet. Don’t get me wrong, I think the internet is a wonderful thing. But it is also the economic ruin of many a…