I Guess I'm Really Not Underpaid

On a typical work day, I arrive at the office betwen 10:00 and 10:30, and leave between 8:00 and 9:00pm. On those days, I bill anywhere from 5 hours to 9 hours.

But when the boss is away - as was the case today - here's what happens:

9am: Interview (yes, interview)

10am: Arrive at work

10-10:45am: Breakfast and discussions with co-worker about our side business

11am: Log on to computer for first time today

11:01am - 2:00pm: Check personal email, update personal website and check my two favorite blogs, Fresh Pepper and Kirstie Lou

2:00-3:30pm: Lunch

3:30 - 5:30pm: Build bookshelf for my office where I will store the files that I don't work on while boss is away

5:30 - 6:45: Update personal and side business website

6:45pm: Check with “cooler, non-managing" partner that its ok to wear shorts, t-shirt and sandals tomorrow while boss is still away

6:46pm: Catch last express bus home

7:00pm: Bust open last beer in 'fridge