Getting Paid

Worth.

What do we consider it.
We each have our own values. Whether it's family, friend, money, or living-oriented we all have set or predetermined values.

Did you ever think about self worth?
How much are you worth?

Many people encountered have always said the same thing.
"I gotta get paid."
Well, how do you suppose we as humans challenge ourselves, especially when we are inexperienced in our fields, even if it's a self owned business.

You might tend to overprice and under-price your skills.
When can we ever get the doe correct?

In this day and age, if you haven't noticed, gas has gone extremely high, while morale has gotten low.
You want to make that extra $5, because it's worth every penny in the 500 count. May not be a lot to some, but more than enough to others.
How do we determine value in oneself?

The recession has taken a huge toll on everyone. Cellphone bills, car payments, groceries, and what's coming up soon? The holidays. Presents for everyone, or will there be?

To get your math correct, you pretty much have to play the guessing game. You become the car salesman in a sense.
You start with one price, and then you adjust to get the sale. This happens in almost every aspect of life. Until you become the head honcho where you can afford to name any price and it is a global price, you might have to sacrifice a little bit at first.

I want the money now!
Sorry, it doesn't work that way.
When you're starting up your newest idea for a business, be in mind that no one has ever even heard of you. Those who have are your first customers.

If your price is 30 an hour or 15 an hour, be in mind you can get away with 20-25 easily. $30 an hour though, is too high if you already know you yourself wouldn't pay the price. Also, lowering your standards to where your not completely dissatisfied might achieve long term business. This is much better than the $30 an hour here and there. Now we're up to 20-25 consistently.

Long term outweighs short-term.
Be mindful of your talents, however. If you demand 30 and you feel the value itself is 35. I think we can manager saying no to a few people. Don;t get too caught up in the sale, it could be bad for business later on.

The hungrier you are, the less ego-centric you become.
Remember, a penny saved is a penny earned.
Don't let pride get in the way of a down the road opportunity.
But don't let yourself become a victim of short change.
Remember, quality brings quantity and so you don't have to settle for less, when the market is in your reach for a gain somewhere down the line.

Freebies.
There is nothing wrong with freebies. Freebies will get your portfolio out there quickly and efficiently. However, remember the rules of a dog. If you feed it enough times, it'll keep coming back for more without any thought of a different story. Feed me, feed me.
In this case, over-time short changing is most definitely in effect.
After say five projects, it is safe to assume that you don;t have to charge full price. Half of the normal value is even a little over-doing it for anyone who's helped you become successful. (Assuming a huge thank you and steak dinner was provided)
Charge 1/3 the price after a while. They will appreciate it, and you will appreciate yourself for not being a rag on the stool used for wiping down tables.
Be strong in your place.
Your not the bad person if the times are hard enough to ask for pennies.
Freebies are more than OK when business is booming.
If they're not, don't be afraid to ask for even a few dollars.
Your broke, not a joke.

If you have no business, this is where you drop your guard completely. You have no room for basing anything on anything. This period in the stage of becoming successful is not as long in the time period as you think. Things will change, and the past will be exactly what it is.

Be fair, don't get played out, and most importantly have faith in your ability. Things will work out.

And that's Real.