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		futureshock on Nov 15, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Hourly billers, do you bill for only focus... You bill as long as you are even minimally plugged in. If you can’t crack a beer or head off to the gym, you are on the clock.

hxugufjfjf on Nov 15, 2022 [–]

I do both, and bill 8 hours while I'm at it. Fuck the greedy bastards. I've solved advanced technical problems at the gym or on the couch with a dark ale.

futureshock on Nov 15, 2022 | [–]

And I think that can be legit as well. If you are engaged on their problems then you are billing. They are not paying you by the keystroke.

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