I disagree. Peope who just started their creative work should definitely work for less or nothing if there's a reasonable chance they get their foor in the door. Working for cheap / less is the biggest advantage (in some fields, the only advantage) they have over established professionals. Once you get enough demand for whatever service you provide that you run out of time, that's when you can ramp up the prices. But until that moment I see no reason to work for less or for free. I'm not saying people should accept being exploited for months, but in fields where everyone wants to get into you just won't get enough work if you never work for less. Respect doesn't pay the bills.Never work for free. People will respect you more when your prices are twice what you think they ought to be.