Programmers think they are like 007

That is simply not true for the large majority of restaurant goers.

Again, if you're not willing to make a leap of faith, how is it reasonable for you to expect him to make one?

Cheers.

 

I am not comparing fast food type restaurants to programming services .

 

Daytraders have much more reputation for being/getting broke than programmers do.

Whores do charge before they service.
So I've been told.