This applies to freelancing/business but it works in this context too. What i would say is never ever discount. Either work for exactly what you want to be pai

This applies to freelancing/business but it works in this context too. What i would say is never ever discount. Either work for exactly what you want to be paid, or work for free, dont work for a discount. Discounting has the problem of having the obligation associated with being paid, but without the satisfaction of making you feel like you're being paid what you're worth. It also sets the baseline of what the client/employer thinks you're worth, they'll have the same expectations as if you'd be getting paid your usual rate. If you work for free, usually, the expectation of delivery is far less, which gives you more freedom.