Whoa, gotta hard disagree on that one. Clients might not SAY the word "smoothness," but they absolutely feel it. A rough edge catches on their clothes or their own skin, and then they think the job was bad. It's like that old haircut story, a snag is a snag and they notice. That final smooth finish is what makes it feel professional and done right.

Take care work, for example. We pay less for jobs that help everyone. It seems we only care about quick profits. From what I've seen, this hurts us all in the end. Your mileage may vary, but we should value what truly matters.

Did the_ivan's buddy really need to quit the band completely? Sometimes you can just drop the act and play for yourself instead. You don't always have to leave, you just have to change why you're there.