I only realized how underpaid I was after I left my 9-to-5 job and started to open up with people about what they make, what their experience level was, and what the industry standard dictated. Now, I’m in a position, as a freelancer, to start asking for what I’m worth and choosing to work for and with people that respect what I bring to the table.

There’s only one way to do that: start talking shop with your freelancing colleagues.