'Will work for free'
Noticed a 'pilot seeking work' advert prominently placed in the latest FI; the first line of which says 'Willing to work for free'. I found it a bit depressing. I do empathise with the desperation felt when looking for the first job, particularly if like me you had to wait close to 3 years for even a sniff. However, paying money to advertise the fact that you are so desperate that you are willing to work for free strikes me as a bit mental. What kind of employers are likely to respond to this approach? If I was in the recruiting business I certainly wouldn't hire someone who valued his labour at 0. I don't know why, but I find it a bit creepy and I think it reflects poorly on the industry and the profession.