Working in a Bad Economy
Shivon: This bad Economy is really Taking its toll.
Lex: Tell me about it! My company has already Laid off 20% of its Workforce, and now the management is talking about cutting Salaries. It goes without saying that there won’t be any Bonuses this year.
Shivon: What are you complaining about? At least you still have a job. Try working as a Freelancer. I’ve had to cut my Hourly rate to compete with all of the people Flooding the Job market.
Lex: At least you’re still able To pick and choose your clients. I have to do what my bosses tell me, no matter what. If they say I have to work Overtime, that’s what I have to do. I don’t even get Compensated for it! You can Bill by the hour.
Shivon: What’s the good of billing by the hour if I don’t have any clients? You Don’t know how good you have it. I don’t want to hear another word until you Walk a mile in my shoes!
Lex: Ditto!
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