Should I lower my rate?

[Anonymous]

I wasn't very busy at my job today downtown at my firm. I did not lower my rate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wasn't very busy at my job today downtown at my firm. I did not lower my rate.

You missed the point of the post.
At Firm A you have top tier responsibilities with commensurate earnings let’s say $X per hour
If you go work for Firm B effectively slashing all your responsibilities... ... it is reasonable to wonder if you still “deserve” $x/hr

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I get paid $25/hr at my full time job. My boss is “sharing” me with another family who has an emergency and need sitting coverage from 6pm till 8am next morning. I do $125 from 9pm-8am but for the additional 3 hours (6pm~9pm) should I lower my rate to $20 given that it is babysitting and I will be doing very little? I honestly dont think they care either way and I am just overthinking it!!

No! Charge these parents for every penny you work!!

[Anonymous]

OP, it was a reasonable question. You were also the voice of reason throughout this thread! Your employers are luck to have you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I get paid $25/hr at my full time job. My boss is “sharing” me with another family who has an emergency and need sitting coverage from 6pm till 8am next morning. I do $125 from 9pm-8am but for the additional 3 hours (6pm~9pm) should I lower my rate to $20 given that it is babysitting and I will be doing very little? I honestly dont think they care either way and I am just overthinking it!!

NEVER, EVER lower your rate!