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Originally Posted by majek5
I have been "traveling" in surrounding locals for the last 12-13 years, better pay and just as close. But now with the unemployment crisis, that is not an option. The "book" for my home local has not moved in almost 2 years. All of this makes for a  lovely situation to be in! 
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During these economic times "buying" a job or submitting a "horehouse" price to get work seems to be a good idea at the time.
Also he's looking at competitive market wages in your area and getting squeemish due to the fact his profit margin is getting tighter because you have an agreed upon set wage.