throwaway047

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   by throwaway047 10y ago

   I won't argue that, it's more than fair.
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   by throwaway047 10y ago

   I'm only spending maybe 15-25% of my weekly time on these jobs as of the last 8 months or so. Sometimes less, sometimes more. Most jobs are in the $500-$1k range, though I'd say for about 65% of them I end up getting repeat work.
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   by throwaway047 10y ago

   (HN won't let me edit ^^ for some reason, so adding this here) I also try to get the client to put some "skin in the game" by way of connecting me to whatever software they use that is relevant to the project (GA, intercom, e
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   by throwaway047 10y ago

   I've been admittedly cavalier about the whole thing and have not had any issues yet. The process typically looks like this: 1. I bid on the project and in my opening message I write that I'd love to learn more about the project&#x
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   by throwaway047 10y ago

   Been using Upwork a bit more intensely over the last 2 years to supplement my earnings while growing a startup. I can confidently say that 85% of my activity on Upwork is lead generation, meaning the project specifics and payment is done of