Originally Posted by Unregistered

R&T, WongP, A&G are all sweatshops. Local mid-sized firms tend to be the same as well. The root of the problem is the way in which their businesses are structured, downward fee pressure, and amount of competition amongst local firms.

Either go to a small firm (even then, you have to be discerning), or go to an international firm (where you'll be better compensated for your time).