As sleazy as it may have been, dude was a genius

He made a job only he could do, left so everyone could see he was irreplaceable, and came back demanding a huge pay increase since he knew the company needed him

Is there a specific person to know?

Who is this

They are $200/hr

90$ /hr x 2hrs is $180. $200/hr x 2 is $400. The difference adds up.

The guy hooking up your washing machine does not make $90/hr. His company may bill him out at 90 but they make 20%profit 10% overhead 10% insurance 10% benefits 5% travel and then comp insurance is likely 35% of payroll, your installer probably makes about $30/hr.

They should get that much if you're too stupid or lazy to hook up a washing machine.
It kills me that we live in such a helpless society

Agreed