Unpopular opinion: your first freelance rate becomes your ceiling forever

71% of 13562 voters say "First rate locks you in". The other side: 29% picked "You can raise rates later".

priya_k · 2026-04-14T02:29:19.688Z

29% say "You can raise rates later". 71% say "First rate locks you in". 13,562 votes cast.

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Unpopular opinion: your first freelance rate becomes your ceiling forever Currently 29% of 13562 votes say You can raise rates later. 71% say First rate locks you in.