No bed of roses on the bottom: the problems with low rates

Photo by Steve Wampler

A lot of translators charge lower rates than they could otherwise get, especially when they're starting out. There are a few possible reasons for this; here are a couple.

Lack of knowledge about the market
Desire to get more work
Desire to avoid haggling
Lack of confidence

Lack of knowledge about the market
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