Originally Posted by Sixty Fiver

I actually have to defend bb here... I know a number of messengers here who pull down some seriously good coin and as private contractors also get to write off their expenses.

I only took the mess' job here because it guaranteed me a decent base salary which means I get paid even if there are no runs, will receive bonuses, and will also be working as a private contractor which will also let me write off expenses.

I think that the job has changed somewhat as no company here can attract decent staff without being able to offer a decent wage.