Act Like a Professional
March 25th 2008 16:59
Professionals are people who can produce high-quality work, regardless of other considerations. It never enters his head that he is just there for the ride, or that it's enough just to be on the set and experience the so-called glamour of the film world. A professional knows the rules of the game as a matter of course and will seek to achieve the highest quality in his or her work. That means consistently striving to be the best at whatever you do and convincing your employer that it is not only worth it to keep you on this job but also to hire you for the next one.
You can't be a light bulb. Some producers or directors honestly believe that excellence is not a choice; it is a habit. A person can be in good spirits most of the time, and occasionally have an off day. That is understandable, because as the winds blow things happened, such as running out of gas, got a speeding ticket, feeling a little under the weather. That is understandable. But, if someone is continually off each day or like a light bulb -- on one day off the next -- he is not going to make it.
A person either has the common sense of what it takes or he doesn't. Being on someone's payroll doesn't change a person's behavior just because he is getting paid, now. They have to impress the employer on that first day of work and staying employed is a constant liability.
You can't be a light bulb. Some producers or directors honestly believe that excellence is not a choice; it is a habit. A person can be in good spirits most of the time, and occasionally have an off day. That is understandable, because as the winds blow things happened, such as running out of gas, got a speeding ticket, feeling a little under the weather. That is understandable. But, if someone is continually off each day or like a light bulb -- on one day off the next -- he is not going to make it.
A person either has the common sense of what it takes or he doesn't. Being on someone's payroll doesn't change a person's behavior just because he is getting paid, now. They have to impress the employer on that first day of work and staying employed is a constant liability.
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