Hi everyone, how do you justify western rates when there are people from cheaper countries that work for 10$/hour, especially on Upwork

From what I’ve seen, most VAs are in one of these three stages: 1. Starter Stage: saying yes to everything, figuring it all out, building confidence. 2. Systems Stage: refining offers, putting workflows in place, raising rates. 3. CEO Stage: focusing on leadership, scaling with team support, high-level clients only. 💬 Which stage are you in right now? And what’s the next step you want to take? (P.S. All stages are valid — you’re exactly where you need to be to grow 🙌)

Let’s play a quick round: - Client emails you at 11 pm and expects a reply by morning. Red flag or Green flag? - Client asks for your input on how to streamline their workflows. Red flag or Green flag? - Client negotiates your rate down but adds “it’ll be good exposure.” Red flag or Green flag? Drop your takes below 👇 Because spotting red flags early is how you protect your energy (and your business).