I often charged my least favorite clients the standard rate of $200/hr, 8hr minimum on site, plus travel time and expenses. For a trip to NYC that was up to $3200. Sometimes all I did was show up, replace a wall wart, test the system, and leave — 1/2 hr.
Then I’d take a week off.
WOW!
I sure wouldn’t be bragging about ripping off some old lady for doing a 1/2 hour of work for $3200, especially this morning.
Merry Christmas