I think the issue is some of those employers are used to paying for employee’s TIME, not their actual work. Which is another reason to avoid using hourly rates with some clients.

I agree. There is so little need for anyone to be onsite, in general. Some businesses, sure. But writing? Please.

I don’t mind the phone, but I do mind getting in my car and driving somewhere to do something I could easily do here at home, and possibly better than in an office where I’m being monitored for activity. And if it’s the company I’m thinking of, it’s one I’ve worked onsite with about eight years ago. They had me sitting there for eight hours for work I’d finished in two hours. And I had to wait for the next installment. That’s a waste of time for me and of money for them.

That would be Jenn, yes! I know the company without their ever telling me. It wasn’t tough to figure out as they are the only company in this area that does what the job would entail.

Phone time is a big consideration for me. I loathe the phone. If I have to be on the phone for the gig, it’s a separate rate per 15 minute segment. That’s the dealbreaker for me.