Tell HN: Oops Upwork did it again

Re:Tell HN: Oops Upwork did it again by convolvatron on Wednesday February 22, 2023 @09:12PM (#34905844)

I don't how you did it. the jobs requests are so thin that I'm afraid to make a bid - I have no idea what they are really asking for. if you _try_ to actually engage with your potential customer the platform comes swooping down and terminates the discussion because they are so afraid they will lose their cut.

and the guidance on rates is completely out of line. custom usb driver for $80? $12/hr for development work?

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Re:Tell HN: Oops Upwork did it again by ipaddr on Thursday February 23, 2023 @06:40PM (#34918445)

You won't understand what you are bidding on until you win the bid. Then you need to figure out how do it once you win. Filter the projects by US/Canada only. Bid on anything that sounds remotely doable. Don't be afraid to backout if the requirements are too wacky. I was able to charge $35 US. An $80.00 fix rate project should be avoided... the most clueless post will need handholding those are the relationships you need to build. Most of the work is building relationships

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