Software dev here.
I once quoted a single line change to my manager. And the client was billed for 3 weeks.
I understand that there's a support structure involved. But 1 line to 3 weeks??!?
Tech consultancy is a sham.
I know this is unpopular. Have had several long winded discussions on this with friends and folks alike. "All religions are cults", doesn't matter the person is alive, dead or imaginary, you're just following a charismatic leader(s).
Being helpless in a situation I had already thought about but never had the opportunity to prepare for.