Upwork

I got lucky. My client and I got "flagged" for "suspicious activity" after I'd made 50$ on two other odd jobs. They locked down my account and spent the last week doing nothing but asking us for screen shots of various things(email, the work, etc.) At one point, they started pasting the stock reply into our Zendesk ticket to keep as satisfied. I've given up.

I'm very glad I didn't get a chance to bill this client the 1,000$ through the platform, because I'll never get the 50$ back that is already in escrow there. Part of the suspension is the inability to withdraw your money. I think that's why they do it.

One would have thought a job marketplace as safe as this would be unachievable, looking at the rate of cyber insecurity, but Upwork boast of such a safe virtual workplace environment.
Its impact to deflate balloon of skyrocketing unemployment is incredibly great.

For me, it has boost my monthly turnover. I can't wait to win more jobs, deliver satisfactorily, earn more badges and turn it from side hustle to main career.

Upwork is an excellent portal for new and experienced freelancers looking to build their careers. Even if you're interested in taking up part-time gigs, this is a great platform to do so.

It offers a wide range of opportunities in both general and technical fields.

Getting approved can be difficult, but once you're accepted. You can make a decent living with your hard work.

Although happy with the freelance work, I found their customer service and payment processing to be horrible. While the freelancer and I agreed to a fixed payment of $200 for a simple logo, I was charged far in excess (at one point over $600). You think it's fixed, and then they charge you again. I had no response to emails or phone calls. I feared it was a "shell" company. I finally sent out a tweet and got a response and then had to wait almost 5 days before I could speak to a person (rather than a "bot') who went on about "exchange rates" between Canada and U.S. being the discrepancy. I don't know how any American can insist that exchange rates are 3:1 when they are more like 25-30% lower for Canadian dollar! It took a long time for me to escalate this issue to the next level and although they did credit my account, there was always something missing. I just decided to cut my losses, change my credit card and NEVER use them again. Nightmare.

As an full time video editor the most difficult part of my job was to find jobs and land clients, In my 2 year freelance journey I've found upwork to be the best platform for any freelancer out there.

Upwork recently suspended account without any reason. They told me that there's some violation regarding asking client's payment via paypal or something. But i never did, i asked some for some proof, they din't replied me either.

Moreover, just before getting suspended. I used to move my entire Clients either from other platforms / Facebook / Twitter and real life ones to upwork, so i could make my portfolio. But upwork ruined it at all. This is disgusting and totally unacceptable. I've referred 12 new people to use Upwork but now i am going to aware them with its reality that they're just like hell.

Please stay away from such a company. These are the real scammers.

I have submitted three emails to the Upwork staff regarding an email they sent me that had errors in it on their end. Every. Single. Email. EVERY ONE of them I got an instant email back with the same generic "we can't accept you because there isn't demand for it." Meanwhile, more than 1,600+ jobs are sitting wide open, ready for people who are willing and able to work to get clients projects completed.
What gets me is that they already had the information from me as to what my skill sets were (for which I am evidently being denied) - before I even was required to put in my personal details, such as my workplace, physical address, and phone number. So now, not only does this company have my information - they won't even consider allowing me to apply for jobs with them.
Stay the heck away from this company. Please. I wanted to have faith in this company, but their automatic system is murdering them.

Have you noticed? Upwork seems to operate more like a gambling platform than a freelancing site. The increased prices for connects, the need for connects to boost bids or earn the 'Available Now' badge – it feels like freelancers are being taken advantage of at every turn.

Consider this: for every job posted, Upwork can potentially pocket $300-$500 in connects from freelancers, even for projects as low as $50. On top of that, they take a 20% commission from both clients and freelancers, meaning they could be making hundreds from a single $50 job. It's starting to feel less like a fair marketplace and more like a gamble.

I'm skeptical that Upwork will prioritize improving its system for the benefit of middle-class freelancers anytime soon. It seems like more than 20% of freelancers have already migrated to platforms like Fiverr due to these practices.

Upwork, are you willing to address these concerns and make changes that support the freelancing community, or are you solely focused on catering to agency profiles? Clarification would be appreciated." #Upwork

I have found that Upwork is a complete waste of valuable time as after twice placing a job and ending up with zero freelancers capable of doing the required tasks I gave up. Is there a reliable source for finding freelance web programmer/builders

There can be initial interest in your job posted on Upwork but as is so typical of freelance programmers it seems, their communication skills are often non existent and they subsequently drop off the radar without quoting for the work. How one can deal with this level of ignorance is beyond me as someone trying to start a business and pay out good money for professional help.

The Upwork site is not very unhelpful in my opinion with no facility to draw attention to unprofessional conduct or failures to respond in a coherent and timely manner.

Total waste.

Great online platform that helps Clients grow their business and helps Freelancers to land a fulfilling job. With lots of relevant jobs posted everyday that match your skills and expertise as well as competitive salaries and benefits. I feel blessed to be part of Upwork, they gave me the opportunity to pursue my freelancing career and strive more to become successful. I also want to take this chance to share a bible verse that motivates me (2 Corinthians 9:8) And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. Keep the jobs coming to help even more people. Great job Upwork, kudos to the whole team. God bless you more.