eWhisper - 6:06 pm on Dec 17, 2003 (gmt 0)

When starting out, set your price at market value and don't undervalue your time. I wish I'd had charged 3-5 times what I did when I started, instead of it taking me a couple years to raise my prices to that level. Companies don't mind slight increases in salary, but large ones stick out too much, and you could easily lose your first few clients if start charging them what you're worth.

It might take longer to get the first few clients, but once you do, you'll be making what you need to, not just making rent.