Ever turned up to a gig already annoyed… because you know the money isn’t worth the effort? 🚗💸
This anonymous question is painfully relatable: great band, great musical experience… but the gigs are underpaid, the travel is brutal, and resentment is creeping in.
In this episode, I talk about:
⛽ when the petrol cost makes the gig fee pointless
🚗 how to handle long drives + low pay without burning out
😬 what to do when you feel a “chip on your shoulder” forming
💬 how to raise money concerns without creating band drama
🎯 how to decide what’s “worth it” long-term
This isn’t about being ungrateful — it’s about protecting your standards and your enjoyment of playing.
✅ Watch/listen now: Episode 216 — Underpaid, Overworked, Resentful (Q from Anonymous)
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