The truth, though, is that sometimes you might have to lower your rate to take work if you're going through a particularly dry spell and have bills to pay. Don

The truth, though, is that sometimes you might have to lower your rate to take work if you're going through a particularly dry spell and have bills to pay. Don't feel bad about it. In that instance, try and get a retainer, so that you're getting paid every 2 or 4 weeks for a set number of hours no matter what.