dragg.......you know what this cycle of stress reminds me of?
The American Idol. We are having our Canadian Idol right now and
week and week, I see the faces of the contestants. I feel their
stress and pain. I don't have to experience it to imagine what they
are going through. Especially sitting on the couch, with emcee
facing the individual to announce if it's a go or a no-go.
So, yes, I know what a pain it is for you to go through all these
cycles. But zodi has a very good point. You may not want to work
for that type of employers too. Even if you got the job, you may be
unhappy there too and may eventually leave. Don't short-change
yourself. Persevere. If you know you are good, go for the market
rate and like what one suggested, tell them that you are willing to
negotiate because you really like to build a career with
them.
Stay strong, dragg.......don't lose hope. Come back here and yak
with us. We can't solve your problems but at least hopefully we can
provide some sort of distractions of your misery.
Cheers. 
