Pro Bono: Good or Bad?

@Shavkat (140102)
Philippines
January 28, 2023 8:56am CST
I've been working with another site for a few months now. I applied and qualified as a moderator when the previous owner was hiring. I was advised that I would not yet receive payment before the site was sold to the new owner. The website is not yet well-known, which is the cause. I am essentially working pro bono. Would you accept that offer? Image Credit: qlsproctor.com.au
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137460)
• United States
28 Jan 23
I was an unpaid moderator on WebAnswers when it was a well-known site.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
28 Jan 23
I think it is fine. Most of the time, I am the one who checked the posted threads. The other moderators are not always there.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137460)
• United States
28 Jan 23
@Shavkat That's how it was on WebAnswers. One moderator only cared about making new categories and ignored the rest of the duties. Others were only there for a short time each day.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
28 Jan 23
@DaddyEvil Some of the oldies there tend to be over confident. For example, I deleted some threads because they are similar topics that were posted in the past. Then, the member is trying to insist that it is not. Oh, well. I just ask this person to report to the owner and let's see what is the course of action.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (112959)
• El Paso, Texas
28 Jan 23
I wouldn't work pro bono for anyone
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
28 Jan 23
I am also considering this concern.
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Ifamous
@ifa225 (14460)
• Indonesia
29 Jan 23
If that way can make my skill upgrade, I would. Money will come after if we are being a pro
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Ifamous
@ifa225 (14460)
• Indonesia
30 Jan 23
@Shavkat the more we have experience, the more people know our skill, the more opportunity we will have
Shavkat
@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
29 Jan 23
You have a point. It will be a good work experience in some way.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 Jan 23
I have only done volunteer work. Will you continue?
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
28 Jan 23
I think I am just going to take it easy. There are other moderators that were hired and they need to help out.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 Jan 23
@Shavkat Sounds good.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Jan 23
I volunteered to be the moderator for many specific groups online a few years ago. I enjoyed it at the time. Just depends on your situation.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
29 Jan 23
You are right. It depends on the situation. At first, I was so thrilled. Now, I am feeling awkward to call the mistakes of the members there.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Jan 23
@Shavkat Maybe they need to be called out.
Candra Puspitasari
@sayang3912 (14)
• Indonesia
28 Jan 23
What is the meaning of pro bono?
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
29 Jan 23
Let me put it this way. You are working to a certain site or a company without any payment.
rsa101
@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
31 Jan 23
It depends on how committed are you to this site and how willing are you to work pro bono with them. I think if you enjoy your being the moderator on this site why not continue on doing so? But if being the moderator would eat your time and efforts that would affect your productivity, I guess you have to decide on giving them up since I think doing that job entails some responsibility that should be comepnsated too.
ShannyBananny
@shaggin (72183)
• United States
28 Jan 23
You can’t waste your time like this that no I wouldn’t do it!
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
29 Jan 23
I agree. I just focus more on earning on that website.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (107859)
• Marion, Ohio
28 Jan 23
I don't think I would
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
29 Jan 23
You are right. I just felt overwhelmed at first. At the last minute, the former owner just dropped the idea of giving service for free.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (341743)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Jan 23
I guess I'd give them a while to get their affairs in order then start asking questions.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
29 Jan 23
You have a point. For now, I will just go along with the flow.
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Icydoll
@Icydoll (36717)
• India
28 Jan 23
I wouldn't accept this offer.hope you do the same.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
29 Jan 23
I have the feeling of being used. I have not even receive any appreciation from the new owner.
Diana
@dya80dya (36773)
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28 Jan 23
If I would have time and the work isn't difficult I would accept it. It depends.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
28 Jan 23
It is easy to do the job. However, the members were so demanding. They do not know that it is a pro bono.
relcap23
@florelway (23286)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
29 Jan 23
For a period of time probono may work but sooner or later one will find monetization for every work done.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
29 Jan 23
I am hoping for that the soonest.
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relcap23
@florelway (23286)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
29 Jan 23
@Shavkat Maybe you're just being tested on a trial period. The pay might depend on your performance during this period. Just put your best foot forward.