Am I really underselling myself? or better yet am I making a financially good switch?
Hello everyone! I just wanted some advice for a small predicament I am having recently. I normally charge $25 per dog in my area for house-sitting jobs. I've told my boyfriend about this and he honestly was sent up the wall about it. He told me that I'm underselling myself and that its not a great rate especially for the work I put in. I've always thought of a good price to charge for my services but with the area of work I'm in it hasn't been easy to settle into asking for $40 instead. I do have some credibility behind me though. I have many good ratings from clients even multiple repeat clients. When the local average range of prices range from $25 to $60 for services.
Would you think its safe to make the jump?
Depends on how you use this income. Is this freelancing, part time, or a full time job for you? As well as what you have to offer in experience, care, and extra products (treats, beds, bowls, etc.) $25 for house sitting is less than $5/hr so I would def say it’s underselling either way.