You are right, this is why I got away from DNSC work and I am selling my own, and I am a fulfillment contractor for Directv. It isnt much better, but at least you can still charge the customers for custom work. I used to be die hard DishNetwork, now I am rooting for Rupert to spit on Charlie on his way down!
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