Toodie Frootie sucks cock for room and board at a remote sheep station in the outback. He says if you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life.
I have never burned a bridge though Ollie.... that's the key. If you're getting fucked over on something.... they know that you know it, just smile and get the job done. I've got one company that calls me every 5-10 years and throws insane amounts of money to rescue them from "situations"... and I just increase my fees and stips until they say no thanks or I walk away from a current perm position....
Most people think that forum life is puerile and shameful.... but the lessons I learnt from insulting and stirring up people have had real tangible benefits to my real life.