I don't have a boat, my friends who do have one bill based on what it costs to maintain it. Do they tell the HR person or clients "I have a boat I need to maintain," never, as that just gives away leverage, but they only seek out roles that facilitate their life.

The language itself, "should I get paid" assumes a parental allowance relationship and we should get out of the habit of using it. "Get paid" is a day-labourers colloquialism. The form of the phrase itself defines you as the passive subject.

Bill for work, draw a salary, agree to compensation, accept consideration, negotiate a package, earn bonuses, settle invoices, sell services (not time), sell equity - do not "get paid" by anyone. It's a psychological impediment that keeps people poor.