Reporter With Scopist

Day 1

200 pages at $3.50 per page

TOTAL:  $700

Pays Scopist $250 @ $1.25 per page

GRAND TOTAL:  $450

Day 2

200 pages at $3.50 per page

TOTAL: $700

Pays Scopist $250 @ $1.25 per page

GRAND TOTAL:  $450

2-Day Income:  $900

with a $500 tax deduction

Day 1

200 pages at $3.50 per page

TOTAL:  $700

GRAND TOTAL:  $700

Day 2

Takes themselves off the books to scope work from day one.

GRAND TOTAL:  $0

2-Day Income:  $700

with $0 tax deduction

Reporter With Scopist

not only makes more money, but also saves time. He/she has a better chance of spending their evenings how they want to and taking the weekends off.

Reporter Without Scopist

not only makes less money, but also loses time. He/she is likely working evenings and weekends in order to maximize income.