I've given up on salary. I work as a W2 contractor (and 1099 at very high rates) and I always let my bosses know if they want me here after 5pm then they bette

I've given up on salary. I work as a W2 contractor (and 1099 at very high rates) and I always let my bosses know if they want me here after 5pm then they better be ready for me to charge it. I might have to pay for my own benefits but I have full control over my hours this way. It's a nice compromise between salary and freelance, even if I do have to deal with a recruiting agency (just don't work with mom-n-pop recruiters and you'll be okay).