Should I demand $800/hr for my services?
By The Horse
@TheHorse (206723)
Walnut Creek, California
August 9, 2021 9:37pm CST
I read at the pool today that Michael Cohen charges only $700/hour for his services as a lawyer. But I, as a a person with a higher degree, have been charging only $200/hour for my services. And most of the time, I give my clients my "starving student" rate, which is 1/2 of my normal rate.
The flaky preschool lady has been getting my services for virtually free.
Should I start charging more for my services? I am not into this for the money. I sincerely want people to write the best dissertation possible, or get their statistics right, or get a new business going, or do the best they can for their already-existing company.
Should I start charging more? Or just chill?
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19 responses
@marguicha (215929)
• Chile
10 Aug 21
In my country groceries are as expensive as in yours, but salaries are much less. I´d be happy to earn the least you earn
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@prashu228 (37525)
• India
10 Aug 21
@vandana7 do you mean $700 for half month ...
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@vandana7 (98995)
• India
10 Aug 21
@prashu228 No way...just 200 half month...that is about 15000 for half month.
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@xander6464 (40910)
• Wapello, Iowa
10 Aug 21
@TheHorse My view is: If you haven't learned it in 26 years, it ain't worth learning!
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@TheHorse (206723)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Aug 21
@xander6464 Actually, I think my best year is going to be 27, but my dad always said, "Don't wish your years away."
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@Vikingswest1 (6305)
• United States
10 Aug 21
Supply and demand dictates the range for your compensation.
You can only charge what the market allows. A higher degree doesn't guarantee a higher salary. A good hooker can pull in a thousand dollars an hour.
If your clients were all wealthy, your fee of 800/hr. would be a reasonable amount to charge.
You could just chill or find wealthier clients.
Or start hooking.
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@TheHorse (206723)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Aug 21
@Vikingswest1 Sigh. Ah, Trixie. But I REALLY remember ol' Whatzername. She was something else!
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@TheHorse (206723)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Aug 21
@JudyEv I think she is paid by one of the social service agencies, regardless of who she pays to support (work for) her. I worry that he is keeping this money for herself, rather than hiring and paying teachers, as she is supposed to.
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@Miladmalik (322)
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10 Aug 21
I think if you are enjoyed your activity right now, you may not change anything. Just find out the other income?
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@TheHorse (206723)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Aug 21
@Miladmalik But I admit that I like to be paid for my services.
@GardenGerty (157675)
• United States
10 Aug 21
You can charge whatever you like. Whether or not people will pay you is a different story. Seems you are learning that with the flaky lady.
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@TheHorse (206723)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Aug 21
Yeppers. It's a learning experience. I hadn't realized that Africans tend to be "causal" about paying people money they owe. One European MyLotter said it's pretty common. But the Africans I've worked with here in the US have seemed to be of high integrity. They didn't owe me money, though.
@wolfgirl569 (95858)
• Marion, Ohio
10 Aug 21
If you are happy with what you are getting then just chill
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@xFiacre (12630)
• Ireland
10 Aug 21
@thehorse I suppose it all depends on how much people are prepared to pay. Putting your prices up may result in a loss of clients. Those who pay a big lawyer silly money obviously think it’s worth it - maybe they have a lot to lose if they aren’t that well lawyered up.
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@JESSY3236 (19009)
• United States
10 Aug 21
no. I don't think so. My mother is a painter (as in painting houses). And she sometimes does side jobs and she is always asking if she should charge more than she does. But I always say no.
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@TheHorse (206723)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Aug 21
@JESSY3236 I get restless when I'm sitting at a desk. OK, I'm sitting at a desk now. Let me reword that. I get restless when I am FORCED to sit at a desk.
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@JESSY3236 (19009)
• United States
10 Aug 21
@TheHorse yes she does. She also loves working in a office too. She once said that she could get another office job, but she would miss painting.
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@LindaOHio (157402)
• United States
10 Aug 21
Depends on if what you're doing merits $200 per hour. What type of services are you offering? Psychological? A psychiatrist's fee?
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@LindaOHio (157402)
• United States
29 Aug 21
@TheHorse Of course, we're prejudiced. We think you're worth every penny of whatever you charge!
@jefferson126 (3060)
• Shenzhen, China
10 Aug 21
I think your income should be in proportion to your ability,If your service is well,i think you should request higher pay for your efforts.after all,everything is concerned with money in a city.
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@BarBaraPrz (45597)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
10 Aug 21
Just what services are we talking about here?
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
10 Aug 21
Charge more. See how it goes. If it doesn't pan out right you can always scale back to what you are previously charging.
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
31 Aug 21
LOL yes you can raise the rate to double so $400 per hour would be fine 
@MariaIsHere (286)
• Philippines
11 Aug 21
I think that depends on your lifestyle, like does your salary paid your expenses enough in your household?do still have enough to put into your savings?
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