The author recounts their journey through freelancing, attempting to restart their career on platforms like Upwork after a long break. They reflect on how the landscape has changed, with a significant increase in competition, and express skepticism about the effectiveness of platforms like Upwork. A key element is the belief that a seasoned freelancer can succeed again from scratch, emphasizing the importance of mindset in freelancing rather than the platforms themselves. The author encourages new freelancers, such as their younger colleague, to persist in their pursuits even if initial attempts are challenging.
Itâs been 96 months since I purged my accounts on Freelancer.com and Upwork. I used to be among the top 100 freelancers, but now the competition is fierce.
My hypothesis was simple: an experienced freelancer can start from scratch on any platform and succeed without needing reviews or money.
The goal of my experiment is to prove that freelancing is worth the fight, regardless of the platformâs current environment.
From the very first moment, there was something off with Upwork; what happened to the free connects for new freelancers?
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