Integrity: now on sale!

I did a gig last year where I worked directly with a production company, outside my agency relationships. All perfectly legal and ethical, of course, just not very smart always, since you've got no one looking out for you (or tangentially looking out for you by way of looking out for their interests). 

In any case, things were a little vague and I didn't do all my homework, so I blame myself. Basically, they got me very, very cheaply. So I vowed to never work with them again! *Throws guantlet*

That, of course, was before the economic meltdown, where things like principles and integrity may just be impractical luxuries I can't afford. Like the iPhone. Plus, this particular opportunity pays very well. Maybe a little too well. So if it turns into anything, I pledge to go in with eyes and ears wide open. And then take the money and run.