Ask Is taking low paid work to build reviews worth it or does it devalue your skills?

[Edward22]

A lot of new freelancers are told to start with low rates to get their first reviews and build trust on the platform. But some experienced freelancers say that pricing yourself too low from the start makes it harder to raise your rates later. It can also attract clients who are difficult to work with. So is it actually a smart move to take cheap jobs early on, or does it set the wrong tone for your freelancing career?