Not all IT consultants are the High End $100,000 US per year
I know at least 100 IT consultants. All of them are what is described in this article, including myself. Small businesses need IT consultants just like major corporations. It is the Small businesses that use outdated hardware running Windows 98SE. I have 6 small businesses customers, none of which are able to keep up with the latest and greatest. I have had my own consulting business for six years. There are more of my style of Consultants than what you describe. Does that make me a Network Admin/Contracting Wonk?