And here you thought that the Extra/background work I sometimes do is just a
great way to earn extra cash during retirement. I can attest that the abuses
are real. Just getting hired, even if you are union is like shaping in "On the
Waterfront." The current rate in the NYC area is $150 for a 15 hour day for
non union. Eric
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