11-25-2020, 8:02pm
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Barn Raising II,III
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DAB
some years ago, my last company contacted me and wanted my help here locally. they were looking to bid on a large contract, and wanted me to attend the pre-bid meeting downtown. ok, doable. how much are you offering? how much you want? how about $125/hour? long pause...um, can we limit it to 4 hours of involvement? hour travel to town, hour back, hour for the meeting, hour to write things up...sure, agreed.
they have never called me again for anything. fine with me.
"but you are just going to a meeting!"
"yes, i'm going to a meeting as as expert in this topic"
or i could have stayed home, and you could fly someone out here, pay for meals, travel, hotel, and be out $2k. your call.
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No wonder you didn't get the job. 
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