He Xiaomei once told Wei Changfeng, "There's one company that takes too much commission. I feel like even if I become famous, I'll still be working for someone else for nothing all year round."
“That’s how we treat newcomers. Don’t sign contracts that are too long. Once you’re famous, you can negotiate the percentage with the agency,” Wei Changfeng comforted her.
"I'd like to too, but they won't agree. They want a ten-year contract and don't allow marriage or dating."
Forbidding marriage and dating might sound a bit perverse, but it's common practice in the entertainment industry. In fact, it's often considered a basic requirement for artists by some management companies, comparable to the prohibition against alcoholism and drug use.
But signing a ten-year contract with very harsh conditions is really unfair to newcomers.
Because after two or three years of trying to promote a newcomer, if the artist doesn't become popular or shows no signs of becoming popular, the agency will stop investing in that artist and look for other newcomers who might become popular.
But the contract is still in effect, so even if the company assigns some really boring work with extremely high commission rates, and the artists can only earn a little after working hard for half a day, they still have to grit their teeth and do it.
You can't take on private jobs, otherwise you'll face huge fines, which is not easy to explain in detail.
At this point, artists are like being tied to a sinking ship that has lost its course and is not allowed to disembark and fend for themselves.
Wei Changfeng thought that He Xiaomei's decision might be the right one.
Many newcomers get excited when they hear that a famous agency has offered them a contract, thinking they're about to become famous overnight. So they're willing to accept any demanding conditions the agency proposes, eager to sign a contract immediately.
"What about the other one? Didn't you say two large companies were looking for you?"
He Xiaomei glanced at Wei Changfeng, hesitated, and after half a minute of silence, finally spoke:
"At another company, the boss told me that if you want to become famous, you first need to be quick-witted."
Going out for meals and drinks regularly helps you broaden your horizons and get to know more people, especially directors, producers, and investors. This is essential for career development.
Don't be petty; you shouldn't be so reluctant to go to a drinking party.
Wei Changfeng frowned upon hearing these words. Anyone with half a brain could understand the underlying meaning of the boss's words, let alone those who had been working in the entertainment industry for a long time.
"It's better not to sign with this company. What kind of nonsense is this? They're talking to the young girl about this before even signing the contract."
"Right? Bro, I was right not to sign with those two companies, wasn't I? My roommate even said I was stupid, saying I couldn't handle such a stroke of luck." He Xiaomei was a little happy after hearing what Wei Changfeng had said earlier.
"Let her have this good fortune, we don't want it."
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