<p>I am surprised that companies are hiring outside people for event shows. My BIL had to run these for a company that worked for (salaried salesperson). It was at one of those event shows that another company spotted my my BIL working his tail off, and they took him aside and told him that they wanted him to come and work for their company. My BIL did take them up on the offer. The company who stole him away said that whatever his salary was, they’d top it. They did. My BIL has remained with that company for over 25 years and he has worked his way up the ladder. Bottom line is that working those trade shows was great for his career!</p>