Chapter 8 has an hourly wage of six dollars

I see. Matthew must clarify some basic rules of the game, can you elaborate on that

No need. Matthew guessed that Angelina Jolie probably did not want to see him, "She had us go directly to the casting director."

For instance, in the case of helping Angelina Jolie catch her partner cheating, if he does not propose any additional requirements, where would the opportunity arise? Matthew has been contemplating this matter over the past few days and has speculated on several reasons why Jolie might fulfill the verbal agreement. It seems to boil down to a few aspects: first, this woman's personality is indeed different from that of ordinary people; second, she may truly be on the verge of divorce and is unconcerned about what others might say.

As the two arrived at the entrance of the studio, Dennis Kurlt suddenly stopped and said to Matthew, "You can go back by yourself; I have something to attend to"

"You don't have to work again today. What are we keeping you here for? Are we just going to pay you to waste time?" Dennis Kurt said irritably, "Isn't six dollars an hour money?"

Matthew nodded on the surface, yet he did not take it to heart. His starting point was indeed too low, and in order to climb up quickly, he needed to enhance his own capabilities, such as his acting skills, as well as to seek opportunities

"Let's go." Dennis Kurt called to Matthew, who hesitated for a moment but still followed him out of the office

Matthew did not pay much attention, merely glancing subconsciously, but he was captivated by a woman.

What do you think?" Dennis Kurt said with a hint of disdain, "A background role without any lines, just a glance is enough, as long as you don't look too peculiar, anyone would do.

I will continue to remain independent. Matthew made his decision immediately

Matthew looked at Rubin, then at Dennis Kurlt, is this the end of the audition?

From the series of actions taken by Dennis Kulte, it is not difficult for Matthew to see that the other party merely regards him as a stepping stone to enter this production team

Moreover, the salary is not paid directly to him; the production team will pay the agency, which will deduct ten percent at the highest standard before transferring the remaining amount to his account

Oh... this person named Rubin comes to mind, there is such a thing.

"You are quite clever!" Dennis Kurlt said, patting Matthew on the shoulder in a rather old-fashioned manner. "For someone like you, joining the actors' guild may seem like a guarantee, but in reality, it means losing your only competitive advantage."

He had wanted to buy a few books earlier, so he immediately walked over. After entering the bookstore, since it was still early, there were not many people inside, and only two staff members were standing at the cash register.

The agent simply flipped through the documents and called out to Matthew, "Come over and sign."

Entering the studio, I inquired about the location of the casting director's office. Dennis Kurlt asked, "Do you want to greet Miss Julie?"

Matthew also fully understands why actors, when they are not famous, have to take on part-time jobs to support themselves

However, opportunities do not arise out of thin air; sometimes they must be created.

Ignoring Dennis Kurt, who was busy in the studio, Matthew walked out of the Universal Studios filming area. While looking for a bus stop near the entrance of the studio, he noticed a large bookstore. This bookstore was located along the main road that visitors to the studio tour must pass, primarily selling books related to film and television.

Matthew shrugged his shoulders; the recently signed contract for extra work stipulated a wage of six dollars per hour. He speculated that this might be the local minimum wage standard. The production team was required to pay for not only the shooting time but also the time spent waiting for him to be notified to come to the set.

Upon hearing this, Matthew immediately realized that even if he wanted to join the union, he was not qualified

Dennis Kurt was listening attentively from the side, and at that moment, he quickly stepped forward, handed over his business card with both hands, and respectfully said, "Hello, Director Rubin. I am Dennis Kurt, Matthew's agent."

When calculated properly, this job essentially yields very little financial return

That, Dennis ... ...

Matthew blinked, looking like an ignorant fool, "Wasn't it said that the entry threshold is very low?"

"Why do you want to drive people away?" Matthew asked

Matthew had previously signed his name on a temporary contract, the young man who brought them over said, "You may leave now, I will call you when needed"

Rubin took the business card and casually placed it on the table, then looked Matthew up and down, saying, "Alright"

He coughed softly and continued, "Firstly, those who have served as principal actors in films, advertisements, and television dramas that have signed contracts with the union, and whose remuneration meets the union standards; they may also work for 30 days on another production of equivalent standards, but must apply to join the union within those 30 days; alternatively, any extra actor who has three independent workdays with proof of participation in union-recognized productions, along with income verification, will also qualify to apply for membership."

Is this Mr. Rubin?" Matthew saw the other party nodding and quickly said, "Miss Julie's assistant, Vanessa, informed me to come for the audition today

Dennis Kurt let out a grunt, "It requires a lot of money! The membership fee in Los Angeles is 3,000 dollars, and for someone like you, the service charge for half a year is an additional 58 dollars"

He shook his head, stating that now is not the time to be concerned about such matters, as both parties are essentially in a mutually beneficial relationship

Entering another office, a legal advisor brought a contract. Matthew took it, flipped through it, and found it somewhat difficult to read. His own cultural level was too low, and he realized that in order to develop in the future, he truly needed to enhance his knowledge, at the very least in reading and writing, as he could not continue to be as poor as he was now

A young man walked in and made a gesture of invitation, "Let us go to the legal department"

He snorted, "Moreover, do you think you can just join the actors' union whenever you want?"

Matthew asked in a low voice as he walked, "Is this considered an audition?"

Matthew frowned slightly; if he could not see through such a move of eliminating the donkey after the millstone has been removed, he would truly be a fool

As Matthew passed by the cash register, he glanced inside haphazardly and discovered a surveillance monitor operating in a relatively concealed spot behind the counter. He couldn't help but let out a quiet sigh, thinking that the Americans were indeed quite corrupt, as even a bookstore had installed surveillance cameras

Matthew is not a fool; he immediately sensed that something was amiss. "Does the production team not like high-paid temporary actors?"

Matthew's eyes swept across his chubby face, yet he said nothing

He picked up the phone and casually pressed a button, "John, there is a temporary actor here, come over and take them to sign an agreement"

In such a job, if one works more than twenty days each month, supporting oneself is not an issue. However, how many extras can take on so many roles in a month?

Do you find the money insufficient

Matthew then widened his eyes, "Really?"

Without waiting for Matthew to speak, he turned and walked towards the studio

There were not many people around, and Dennis Kurlt casually remarked, "Joining the actors' union can at least double your pay"

Dennis Kurt turned his head to glance at Matthew, his face showing a hint of impatience. However, considering that he had used him as a stepping stone to enter this studio, he simply said, "Joining the actors' guild is not easy; one must meet the eligibility criteria for membership before applying."

Beside him, Dennis Kurt wore a flattering expression, and after complimenting Rubin a few times, he successfully obtained his business card

Under the leadership of the young people, Matthew and Dennis Kurt exited the office and headed towards the legal department of the production team responsible for contracts

Well, the entry threshold for the actors' guild is quite low!" Dennis Kurt strode forward, waiting for Matthew to catch up from behind, and added, "A low threshold still has its own threshold!

He only focused on the compensation aspect before handing the contract to Dennis Kurlt. Such matters are better left to the agents, as there is not much salary to be gained, and there is no need to worry about a legitimate production team taking advantage of such a trivial figure.

This woman has short black hair that reaches her ears, and her features are so exquisite that they are flawless. From this angle, she appears delicate, pure, and beautiful, embodying not only feminine beauty but also an undeniable coolness and charm that is reminiscent of a stylish tomboy.

He then walked into the shelves of the store, found the shelf containing books related to actors, pulled out a large volume, and noticed that the opposite shelf was empty, creating a gap where he could see the passage between the two rows of shelves next door

As Dennis Kurt flipped through the temporary contract, Matthew continued to ponder his own matters, deciding to go out later to find a bookstore to buy a few books on acting, which would not only allow him to gain some professional knowledge but also improve his reading skills, achieving two goals with one action

Dennis Kurt did not even look at Matthew, "Of course it is true. The actors' union has regulations that the minimum hourly wage for union members cannot be less than 10 dollars, and the minimum daily wage cannot be less than 120 dollars..."

Dennis Kurt drove to Universal Studios, entered the restricted filming area for tourists, parked his car, and casually inquired around. He quickly found the studio where the crew of "The Soul Stealer" was located. Although it was still early, the studio was already bustling with activity.

Matthew nodded, finding this statement very reasonable, and increasingly recognizing the importance of opportunity

There have been previous default events, and Matthew is in urgent need of money. "When will this compensation standard be raised?"

A glimmer of disappointment flashed in Dennis Kurt's eyes, but he said nothing further. He shifted his corpulent body to lead the way, arriving at the door of the casting director's office.

On Monday morning, just after Matthew finished washing up, his phone rang. His agent, Dennis Kurt, was already waiting in the car downstairs at the apartment building. He quickly changed into a newly purchased suit and hurried downstairs to get into the agent's car, and together they headed towards Universal Studios

Just as when he waits for work in the labor market, which employer does not prefer inexpensive labor

Dennis Kurlt said in a rather old-fashioned manner, "Not too foolish yet"

On the way, Dennis Kurt reminded Matthew of many precautions, especially not to speak out of turn within the crew, not to be overly curious, and to act as if he had not seen anything strange if he happened to encounter it

A knock was heard at the door, and a crisp voice from inside said, "Please come in." Matthew and his companion pushed the door open and entered. A man, appearing to be between thirty and forty years old, was seated behind the desk, seemingly reviewing some documents