I kinda see what you guys are saying about this. I too started out on the bottom and went through the weeks when I did not work at all. Not at all! People would see me once every few weeks and say hey where you been? Gee I've been sitting at home with my finger stuck up in my a** wondering how I will pay my mortgage this month. Well this individual told me pdq when one comes to the road, you have to pay your dues. I did not like that comment but I bit my lip. Now its slow and I'm lucky to work 2 to 3 nights but there are some that think I should take off for them so they can get one in. What can you say? I honestly feel bad for them but why did you buy that boat, that 30,ooo dollar pickup, your kitchen remodeled? Yes its their business what they do with their money but when you're on the bottom of the board, one cant go out and live like they just hit the lottery. Hope I dont ruffle anyone's feathers with this, it is not my intention. I have paid my dues, I just want to work til I retire with as little pain as possible and stay under the radar. Good day Gentlemen.