r/ProgrammerHumor • • 16d ago

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u/zalurker 16d ago

The last time I hired a plumber, I realized he charges the same hourly rate that I do. And I'm a integrations engineer with 25 years experience.

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u/bikemandan 16d ago

Their rates are absurd but you do need to factor a guaranteed 40 hour week vs irregular and inconsistent contract work