Work...

Today, for the first time ever, I had to say no to an acquaintance who offered me a job. Because he offered me too little money. I had to tell him that I'm getting 20Kc per page more from another friend when I translate for his magazine. That's 1/5 more!

I mean, seriously, he comes to me because he wants a quality translation, he literally said that. I should've translated the 2nd book in a series for him because the guy who translated the first one botched the job horribly - and yet, my acquaintance offers me the SAME MONEY that he gave to that guy. Is he serious? What am I? A greenie? I have over 80 books under my belt, 15 years of experience and he thinks I would work for the money you give complete beginners? Jesus. I DO have some self-respect!

I've never turned down a job before, never. I always felt obligated to accept. But this? No.