Knowing that he was not available to do any forum maintenance, I took advantage of the situation. I told Mike that I would only handle this issue, if he would give me a 400% pay increase. He wasn't thrilled about it, but with him between a rock and a hard place, he agreed to my pay raise. Damn, I almost feel like that Tony guy now.... all about the money, and to hell with my friends/ associates.
But your " Intent to remain true to the sport " should have been enough for Mike to give you the raise anyways...
I keep asking for percentage raises, and Mike keeps agreeing to them. Problem seems to stem from the starting pay of ZERO. No matter how many times he agrees to double, triple, or quadruple my pay, the total is still the same as the starting pay....