I DISAGREE !!! First off, here is some details. I do this work as a living !!! I had over $210 invested in shops, plus fees were due ($425) Quick math, $635 !!! The fees are one thing. The out of pocket investment to make the $425 is another, and it is big. In this field of work, you NEED CASH to make money. The companies payment practices, which are APPALLING, holds you up for future work, or you are constantly taking money from something else to pay. Then, waiting too long and really NEVER KNOWING when you are going to get your pay !
You can not run a business properly, with never knowing. Let alone paying your home bills. I have cut loose other companies, not for payment issues mind you, But, for fees and what "book" they want written for said pay or fees. What is amazing, is my issues with said company was over 3 years ago !!! They still SUCK at payments, as with this discussion. Two last things... I make a very good living doing this. Last year I topped $35,000 (call it $41,000 with income tax refund) and that is working about 25 hours a week on average and doing work when you want !!! Of course there have been weeks when I have worked 50, but making some big bank when doing so !
Finally, I love my work !!! Most people can't say that about what they do. You really don't have any power in getting satisfaction with a company, so my 10 shop route was just some payback !!!