Perhaps you don't get paid to commute - but if your wages do not cover the costs that pertain to your work, then it is unlikely you will choose to keep your job.

But - what exactly are you trying to say, Breezy? That people should not sing for money, or that it's okay to sing for money but that you shouldn't factor in any of the associated expense and bother when negotiating your wage? And what's it have to do with what Mary K has to say, which is simply the relaying of info. about work visas?

And what is the difference between performing a 'chore' and doing 'work'?

You've got me confused ...