Not sure why. Having completed projects successfully with the right technologies and receiving positive reviews should, in theory, be a stronger indicator for c

Not sure why. Having completed projects successfully with the right technologies and receiving positive reviews should, in theory, be a stronger indicator for capability than just having had a fulltime position somewhere or passing an arbitrary technical interview. But then I always tended to hire people based on attitude rather than specific credentials or experience. Still: a. Upwork could lead to full time opportunities b. You still get money while working, and $40/h gathering experience sure as hell beats a third of that working in retail.