So I'm putting togeather a slideshow...

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And I'm kind of torn between 2 feelings. It's a retirement slideshow for one of our MSgt's, and it basically is her whole life in the AF with music to sync up the propper feelings to the pics being presented.

Where I'm torn is in the fact that Ive invested 17+ hrs of my life making this thing, and I feel I should be compensated. Then on the other hand, Ive just seen this persons entire military life, and after syncing the music to it and watching the final cut, I'm so mooved by the accomplishments of one person (for both herself and our country). I just feel torn. I dont know weather to charge her for all the time Ive invested in this project (to include the use of my editing software/computer usage/time out of my life), or to just be greatfull for all she has done.

The inner me is leaning on the latter, but the greedy me is saying "dont do it or else everyone will expect the same thing....for free".

I DO NOT envy the guys who have to do this for a job. I really dont even know the purpose of this post other than to ask "should I do this stuff for free or charge for my services" (and I wont for the person I just finished editing).

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when faced with two choices simply flip a coin.
it works not because it settles the question for you, but because in that brief moment the coin is in the air, you suddenly know what you are hoping for....

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when faced with two choices simply flip a coin.
it works not because it settles the question for you, but because in that brief moment the coin is in the air, you suddenly know what you are hoping for....

Damn, that is a good answer. At first I thought pfffft! Until I read the end.
I was just going to say go with your heart, it's usually right. I get stuck in the same dilemma a lot. I fix co-workers computers when they have a problem and usually end up telling them to pay it forward since most the time I'm just cleaning viruses/spyware from their computer.

[millertime24 8]

Thanks man. It's what I needed to hear/read.

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Thanks man. It's what I needed to hear/read.

No problem. And try it! It works, 'cause you know when you've had to flip a coin, and its spinning in the air, you're thinking in your head over and over what side you want it to land on.

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When i am faced with that sort of dilemma it's an easy choice
You were given a rare privilege to view the life and accomplishments of this person. If I felt that they have given so much.
For me the bulk of the payment is made, buy me lunch of a drink to finalise the bill.

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?

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When i am faced with that sort of dilemma it's an easy choice
You were given a rare privilege to view the life and accomplishments of this person. If I felt that they have given so much.
For me the bulk of the payment is made, buy me lunch of a drink to finalise the bill.

Now that, sir, is a fantastical idea.

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When i am faced with that sort of dilemma it's an easy choice
You were given a rare privilege to view the life and accomplishments of this person. If I felt that they have given so much.
For me the bulk of the payment is made, buy me lunch of a drink to finalise the bill.

Now that, sir, is a fantastical idea.

Did you expect such awesome sauce responses from some of dropzone's less-finest when you started this thread?

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When i am faced with that sort of dilemma it's an easy choice
You were given a rare privilege to view the life and accomplishments of this person. If I felt that they have given so much.
For me the bulk of the payment is made, buy me lunch of a drink to finalise the bill.

Now that, sir, is a fantastical idea.

Did you expect such awesome sauce responses from some of dropzone's less-finest when you started this thread?

I actually didn't. In fact, that's why I replied to it.

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When i am faced with that sort of dilemma it's an easy choice
You were given a rare privilege to view the life and accomplishments of this person. If I felt that they have given so much.
For me the bulk of the payment is made, buy me lunch of a drink to finalise the bill.

Now that, sir, is a fantastical idea.

Apparently I work for cookies...

Might work for you too.

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Ultimately the selfless acts reap the greatest rewards.



That's my attempt at a Confucius like response.

*I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.*
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No brainer...do it from yoru heart......Your turn will come!

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Ive invested 17+ hrs of my life making this thing,

Yes, but was it shite weather where you wouldn't have been jumping anyway and did you have fun and a beer or two while you were doing it?

I can understand you not wanting to get roped into doing it over and over again, though. If anyone asks again, you can beg off with "Sorry, that was a lot more work than I thought it would be."

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Ive invested 17+ hrs of my life making this thing,

Yes, but was it shite weather where you wouldn't have been jumping anyway and did you have fun and a beer or two while you were doing it?

I can understand you not wanting to get roped into doing it over and over again, though. If anyone asks again, you can beg off with "Sorry, that was a lot more work than I thought it would be."

+1 I like that reply for future requests. I presume you'll be attending said retirement party? Free food & beverages right there. You can also consider the final product your retirement gift to her. I can guarantee it will be the best one she gets!

See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus

Shut Up & Jump!

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Were there any agreed-upon terms before you decided to compile the presentation?

Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

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Ive invested 17+ hrs of my life making this thing,

Yes, but was it shite weather where you wouldn't have been jumping anyway and did you have fun and a beer or two while you were doing it?

I can understand you not wanting to get roped into doing it over and over again, though. If anyone asks again, you can beg off with "Sorry, that was a lot more work than I thought it would be."

+1 I like that reply for future requests. I presume you'll be attending said retirement party? Free food & beverages right there. You can also consider the final product your retirement gift to her. I can guarantee it will be the best one she gets!

Yes. I will be giving her the final cut that Ive produced. She served our country with dignity and honor not to mention all the Airman she has helped along the way. IMHO, giving her this is the least I can do to thank her for it (she's been very helpfull to me as well).

Looking at all the pics of her personal life that was WELL before my time then listening to the music to those pics.... I can't help but feel that I can accomplish half of what she did. I will add that my other concern is doing this for EVERYONE I even remotely know could proove to be a challengeing thing. And not to really sound like a dick, but my computer cost money. My software cost money. My time has to be worth something (albeit not that much).

My problem is that I know where this is heading. My boss will say "A retirement slideshow... I know someone who would be happy to do it.".

Anywho, Ill just be satisfied that this one is happy (if not moved emotionally). Guess Im a bit of a push-over when it comes to doing things for people I like.

Muff #5048

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Why don 't you give her a copy of this thread you started? Maybe she'll make the decision for you, cause I sure would.

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Not sure what you're getting at.

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Not sure what you're getting at.

Guess I grew up in a different AF than you did. (We) would do something like that totally out of pride and esprit de corps. After serving 23 years on active duty, I can seriously say, I've never heard of anyone EVER asking for fn' compensation for performing such an act. That clear it up? No need to respond to me. Just think of what you'd like when you retire?

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That clear it up?

Not exactly. You had High performance computers back then? Or that YOU YOURSELF had to pay for them? And by "such an act", are you reffereing to this specific example?

Make it known, Im NOT asking for compensation in this case. When it comes to me doing the same for people who I dont even REMOTELY know... yeah my time/equipment is worth something. BTW, have YOU personally invested in a bunch of software and time to ever put togeather something that will make the recieving party thankfull... I'm leaning on NO

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That clear it up?

Not exactly. You had High performance computers back then? Or that YOU YOURSELF had to pay for them? And by "such an act", are you reffereing to this specific example?

Make it known, Im NOT asking for compensation in this case. When it comes to me doing the same for people who I dont even REMOTELY know... yeah my time/equipment is worth something. BTW, have YOU personally invested in a bunch of software and time to ever put togeather something that will make the recieving party thankfull... I'm leaning on NO

Guess we aren't on the same wavelength. FWIW, I put together I think 7 retirements in my career. Fully...put together. I couldn't think of the amount of time and effort I invested, and not just on a video, cause it was a lot. It's not about that, it's about the experience of it all. Don't get upset at my response. You asked for an opinion, I gave mine.

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Why don 't you give her a copy of this thread you started? Maybe she'll make the decision for you, cause I sure would.

My vote??

DICKHEAD COMMENT award winner...

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Why don 't you give her a copy of this thread you started? Maybe she'll make the decision for you, cause I sure would.

My vote??

DICKHEAD COMMENT award winner...

Don't get mad...I'll cry

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You asked for an opinion, I gave mine.

And your opinion is dated back in the years before mine. Once you spend a shitload of money on computers and software, then develope the skills able to use both to a 10th of their capacity you MIGHT get where Im coming from.

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You asked for an opinion, I gave mine.

And your opinion is dated back in the years before mine. Once you spend a shitload of money on computers and software, then develope the skills able to use both to a 10th of their capacity you MIGHT get where Im coming from.

It's cool. And I didn't mean it to come off as being an asshole comment but merely an opinion. Things really have changed since I retired 6 years ago I guess.