Originally Posted by
18greens
But if my plumber charges £60/ hour for his expertise when his/her engine is not running why oh why aren’t we charging £100/hr for ours.
Supply Vs demand dictates prices, but Want Vs Need dictates whether you pay them.
You NEED plumbers and electricians, you don't want them - so you pay the going rate because you don't have the option not to.
We don't need to learn to fly, it's generally something we WANT - but we do have the option not to.