Episode 57: Don’t Give Away Your Valuable Time For Free

In this solo episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann Pearson points out three areas paralegals find themselves working for free when they shouldn’t be. Ann gives you tips on how to avoid giving away your valuable time for free and why it’s important.

In the episode, Ann also refers to a free workshop detailing the 3 Things Every Litigation Paralegal Should do to Accelerate Their Career with eDiscovery that you can sign up for here.

Show Highlights

  • You’ll know common situations where your valuable time can be taken advantage of.
  • You won’t find yourself saying yes to giving away your knowledge, skills, and time for free!
  • ​Learn how working for free can create tricky situations for those around you.
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Your Actionable Strategy

  1. Don’t give away your time for free to for-profit companies. Get paid to share your knowledge, like writing for Paralegal Boot Camp.
  2. Join our free eDiscovery workshop!
  3. Stop working off the clock.

Other Podcast Episodes of Interest

Episode 42: eDiscovery in Not a Bad Word

Episode 51: We Should All Be so Lucky to Work at This Law Firm

Episode 53: Your Paralegal Career is More Than Just a Job

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