It doesn't matter what anyone charges or where they are from.
Personally, my prices vary depending on what I need to make and where I am. For example, I have less overheads at my home base so choose to charge less.
Anyway, it is QUIET for me right now and I have been in LOTS of destinations. You just have to pitch up somewhere and sit it out. I honestly don't think it matters where I go although I do think going to a different county is a good idea.
I have a lot of friends in this industry and they are ALL quiet, bar one, but she needs a lot less than most of us and considers an hour and a half hour a good day. What is 'busy' for one, is not necessarily 'busy' for another. What I HAVE noticed though is a significant number of TWs, much more than normal, so I have tightened up my screening and make them jump through more hoops to get to see me. This is relevant to all destinations and is so frustrating.
Whatever happens in this career, I love it and I KNOW it will pick up.
Good luck to everyone XXX