I don't think they're as cut-throat as you think they are. Has this been your experience with companies that size? The flip side of you're argument is that you

I don't think they're as cut-throat as you think they are. Has this been your experience with companies that size? The flip side of you're argument is that you are a dime a dozen and they go with someone with less ridiculous demands. Also, my contracts have generally been open-ended. How much is 25% in that case. 1 month's wage? 1 year's wage?