Well, I’m glad you get a turn at the helm, RQ. The first firm I mentioned was an AE firm doing mechanical.
I think I like it better the other way. Worrying about how to get it all done is better than worry about getting something to do.
In either case, I do my best to trade value for value and not try to abuse those times where I have the advantage. I think my employees know that and they didn’t try to take advantage during the boom times. Of course, we (I have a partner) tried to stay ahead of them instead of waiting for them to make demands. In return, they busted their asses when we got to chrunch time and couldn’t find new hires.
We have not had to lay anyone off... yet. I dread that because I have a really strong group.