This really reminds me of the common tale of a hacker working on contract, with the employer constantly promising "Don't worry, you'll be paid later", but never

This really reminds me of the common tale of a hacker working on contract, with the employer constantly promising "Don't worry, you'll be paid later", but never in fact planning to pay. Has Weird Al learned what every hacker should know? Don't commit yourself to work based on the maybes of someone you have no reason to trust.