Working remotely for the past 2 years+ has made me reluctant to ask for a rate increase, as I've been accustomed to travelling for work over the years.
Inflation doesn't come into it in my mind - there is only market price. If you are unhappy with your rate, and have reason to believe you are worth more (preferably based on evidence), then of course ask for more or go elsewhere.
Establishing trust from zero with a new client takes time, and it doesn't always lead to better conditions down the line.
Current client is in the top 3 of my working life, so perspective plays a part. If it was bottom 3, I would already have left, or asked for eye watering rate increases to ameliorate my ennui/ trigger my contract termination.
Inflation doesn't come into it in my mind - there is only market price. If you are unhappy with your rate, and have reason to believe you are worth more (preferably based on evidence), then of course ask for more or go elsewhere.
Establishing trust from zero with a new client takes time, and it doesn't always lead to better conditions down the line.
Current client is in the top 3 of my working life, so perspective plays a part. If it was bottom 3, I would already have left, or asked for eye watering rate increases to ameliorate my ennui/ trigger my contract termination.
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