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		| Originally posted by Hank Chinaski put it this way, if you bought into "we'll cut our rate to 80%" and actually directed work based upon the promise, let me know before our first date.
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  We did RFPs and compared the rates each firm would charge us, and I never have had the authority to direct work.  I have been involved in pulling firms/individuals off an account, but never had the say in hiring.  
And, yeah, I know it's bs.  But I think some clients do pay the published rates.