>but also seeing people as numbers on a spreadsheet. Looking at numbers in spreadsheets is how you stay in business. >Some people are in a situation where the

>but also seeing people as numbers on a spreadsheet. Looking at numbers in spreadsheets is how you stay in business. >Some people are in a situation where they need work now or very soon. Then they should lower their rates until they find a market clearing salary. I'm flabbergasted at the argument that a business should pay a potential employee whatever they demand, because that person "needs work". It flies in the face of all logic.