[dangus]

Wouldn't it be nice to be paid what you're worth so you didn't *have* to work three shifts? :)

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I'd have to work 3 shifts to cover for my 3 H1-B replacements on the last job.

I can survive on a lot less than what I'm worth.

I'm trying to be a consultant. Frustrating - lost a contract today, reasonable price, and I KNOW I could help them earn a whole bunch of money. But they're tapped out, only enough reserves for two months of operations.

Didn't burn the bridge, they are hoping for additional funding.

Meeting with another potential client tomorrow, for the third time. Still no contract. Maybe this time.

I hate being self-unemployed! I've gotten one gig in a year, low rate, mediocre hours, abusive boss. Better than nothing, sort of...