You are incorrect. And your definition really needs to be updated, because there was no "job" to be cheap except the one I made up in my head and turned into a mock job, and had no deliverables to give at completion except to myself.
Since I was hitting up places that did not want/need aerial photos nor maps/models, I wasn't "trading". Also, the agreement was that I could go and do the maps, and models whatever I needed, and that was that. I gave them a few photos which cost me nothing while already in flight. This was a "thank you" for allowing me access, not a payment or a fee I was paying them and was never required. I also got to choose when to do it, how much time to put in, and even refly a mission if needed. These were done in basically an academic setting, not a job that I have to turn up for when they want, do what they want, and then deliver something to them.
And instead of doing cheap jobs to gain experience, maybe take a few courses and learn in an academic environment, instead of just working cheap and doing a crap job that hurts the entire industry. Or, like I said before, maybe look for an apprenticeship instead of "being your own boss with no experience, no training, and no idea of what to do". Instead, work for someone, like how people used to learn vocational trades. But a troll has gotta troll...
Seems like the pilots arguing for more cheap jobs have no idea what their time is worth, and common business sense may not be that common. But go ahead with more flippant responses proving you don't even read before replying.
