In our world today, I strongly believe graphics designers deserve more, because we are the brain behind brands, client needs to understand this job is not a easy one, The pay is too small also, Am a professional graphics designer, my experience has tought me not settle for less, Graphics designers all over the world needs to stop accepting poor payment just because they are looking for job.
Note: This post is what I feel not to cause misunderstanding on the forum, Thanks.
The solution is simple ... Never accept offers that below your standards .
But the problem here is that since the competition is tight and there are so much worker than projects , then the value of each work is drowning to the lowest cost.
each of designer is offering lower and lower payment just to gain jobs.