[robashton2]

Considering how much it usually costs to hire a contractor, this really is free. If you win tickets to a concert you still have to pay to get there, but the tickets are still free.

Paying a couple hundred quid to hire me for two weeks is free. When I said expenses, it was the cost of getting there and putting me somewhere to sleep (not hotels mostly, thankfully).

By charging that small amount, it means they're serious about bringing me in because it demonstrates commitment.

I paid for my own upkeep over this time and burned through the best part of 25k EUR - all worth it.

[Mithaldu]

I understand that. I'm just a bit irked because i occasionally do actual free work for people who can benefit from my skills and do good or interesting things.