That $5 logo project I took last month still stings | Underpaid Gig Rants - Freelance Forum - The Community for Independent Professionals

Kim Davis · 2026-07-07T15:50:04.569147+00:00

I figured some quick cash was better than nothing, but after 4 hours of revisions and a client who wanted a 'more professional look' for peanuts, I realized I just undervalued my own time in a big way. Has anyone else taken a gig under $10 and instantly regretted it?

taylor.brooke2mo ago

Ugh, been there, never again.

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aaronroberts2mo ago

taylor.brooke nailed it with 'never again,' but I'd say even $10 is too low for real work.

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logan2712mo ago

@taylor.brooke is right, that kind of cheap work is a trap. I took a $7 logo once and the client acted like they were paying me a thousand bucks, asking for new fonts and colors all week. It's a hard lesson but it teaches you to walk away from anything under your time's worth.

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