I would probably take an offer of a favor with a grain of salt and expect very little. If something came of it, then that's an unexpected bonus.
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Simon Furness-Gibbon
Jul 08
Michael I’m going in on Friday for a theatre job. As a favour! This has definitely helped me recalibrate the situation - I would say realistically rather than…..unfavourably! I feel I deserve to be there but…it’s a favour. I’ll prepare and we’ll see….many thanks for this timely post.
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Michael Adler
Jul 08
True. But getting in the door for The Wire gave you the opportunity to prove yourself. And you knew you would kill in the room. It is more not asking for something you can’t deliver on!
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Renée Stork
Jul 08
Well, I think it’s all in the relationships & how the communication is framed. I’m not sure when you’re saying “asking a favor“ is the same as “recommending someone.” I think recommending someone is doing the favor for the agent, CD, Director, etc. I don’t think I would ever want someone in this context to “do me a favor.” it seems like another way of saying will you “give them a break?” No thank you. I don’t want anybody doing me any favors. I know this might feel like a stretch, but this seems like it’s getting into the realm of nepotism. I guess it’s in those circles that “favors“ happen all the time.
I would probably take an offer of a favor with a grain of salt and expect very little. If something came of it, then that's an unexpected bonus.
Michael I’m going in on Friday for a theatre job. As a favour! This has definitely helped me recalibrate the situation - I would say realistically rather than…..unfavourably! I feel I deserve to be there but…it’s a favour. I’ll prepare and we’ll see….many thanks for this timely post.
True. But getting in the door for The Wire gave you the opportunity to prove yourself. And you knew you would kill in the room. It is more not asking for something you can’t deliver on!
Well, I think it’s all in the relationships & how the communication is framed. I’m not sure when you’re saying “asking a favor“ is the same as “recommending someone.” I think recommending someone is doing the favor for the agent, CD, Director, etc. I don’t think I would ever want someone in this context to “do me a favor.” it seems like another way of saying will you “give them a break?” No thank you. I don’t want anybody doing me any favors. I know this might feel like a stretch, but this seems like it’s getting into the realm of nepotism. I guess it’s in those circles that “favors“ happen all the time.