I tell all clients that there is a sliding scale available for those in need. Those who need it usually say, and then I tell them what my usual fee is, and ask them what they feel would work for them. Then they offer, and I take that. No assessment, no long diatribe or quiz. I try to keep it simple. Kathleen At 04:20 PM 12/10/2002 -0500, you wrote: >How do people work a sliding scale? I assume you start with your "standard >fee" and go down - do you have it worked out ahead of time (i.e. Based on >income, this family pays x% of regular fee)? Do you do an income assessment >at all, or ask what people can pay? Finally, do you offer a sliding scale >upfront, or wait for clients to ask? *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html