Feb 14, 2022 02:43:28 PM Edited Feb 14, 2022 02:45:18 PM by Andrea G
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Dec 9, 2022 03:29:33 PM Edited Mar 13, 2023 04:20:20 PM by Avery O
Just found this thread. Here's a doozy that I saved on November 13, 2022.
In short: **edited for Community Guidelines** Even better, the job post specified that the gas station must rely on future technologies. For $100.
Another (August 2, 2022): 🤣 **edited for Community Guidelines** (I actually interviewed for this - the client wanted to generate all of this in Unreal Engine.
June 7, 2022 - **edited for Community Guidelines** $1200. Expert. Photo of ceiling vent in question was included.
Dec 20, 2022 09:10:02 PM Edited Mar 13, 2023 04:19:09 PM by Avery O
This is just one of many by the same company. Usually the price is $5,000.
$10000
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Of the dozens that I've seen, this is the first where they slip and admit to requesting free consulting work via the interview process.
Jan 24, 2023 07:25:14 AM Edited Mar 13, 2023 04:18:39 PM by Avery O
From Australia: **edited for Community Guidelines** (italics mine)
Because as we all know, cosmic entities that swirl around all of us are best sold online and imported from China.
Jan 28, 2023 12:40:01 AM Edited Mar 13, 2023 04:14:02 PM by Avery O
Now that's what I call next level R&D in Data Mining.
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<<Information needed
Data Mining
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Jan 28, 2023 11:35:04 PM by Jonathan L
I once saw one in which the guy claimed his family had hired hackers to monitor all of his devices. He wanted to reverse monitor the hackers.
Apr 7, 2023 10:06:30 AM by Robert G
Just to lighten your day. Maybe a few extra people asked to submit a proposal.
Apr 9, 2023 09:03:49 PM by Jonathan L
Mods, I know that this thread isn't very active, but can you provide some refreshers on how much we may paste into here to describe the job posting and its quirks?
Apr 12, 2023 08:44:44 PM by Pradeep H
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Oct 28, 2023 05:01:30 AM by Liz S
Resurrecting this thread with a perfectly appropriate end-of-October job post. Client is looking for people to share their pregnancy and post-mortem skincare routines. Wellness from beyond the grave 💀
Nov 21, 2023 12:35:21 AM Edited Nov 21, 2023 02:25:15 AM by Annie Jane B
**Edited for Community Guidelines**
"Write me a software to block off all slots in the embassy so that no one can get a visa other than by paying us to free up a slot for him"
Dec 4, 2023 08:28:01 AM by Liz S
Someone looking for a pitch deck writer to help them convince an investor to 'invest' $250k for a 'well-known' entertainment lawyer who is absolutely on board with OP's proposed intellectual property lawsuit against Kanye West, who has, allegedly, consistently stolen their work over the past 13 years. The case is guaranteed to win with a payout of many millions, according to 'plenty of lawyers'. All that's needed is someone to convince an investor to hand over a measly $250,000.
Jan 10, 2024 11:32:23 AM by Ravindra B
"If you are experienced in Word with tracking changes, Chicago Manual of Style, and CMOS, YOU are the candidate!"
So, what is CMOS?
Jan 10, 2024 11:40:12 AM by Renata S
Ravi,
I just Googled it: complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS).
There is a Wikipedia page about it here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CMOS
Where do I apply? 🤣
Jan 10, 2024 11:48:29 AM by Ravindra B
Renata S wrote:Ravi,
I just Googled it: complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS).
There is a Wikipedia page about it here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CMOS
Where do I apply? 🤣
Hahaha!
BTW, the job has a budget of $45, and the client is looking for a “professional” editor.
Jan 12, 2024 12:12:36 AM Edited Jan 12, 2024 12:13:11 AM by Delia M
Babysitter Needed
Because some FLs don't pay attention to To-Do list and they didn't 'show up' it says.
The title is funny.
About weeks ago, I think I saw a job that needed someone to call the client, to read a story or something because they had difficulties in sleeping, and to wake them up in the morning. lol
and last month, there were job ads related to dating sites or something.
Well I think different people, have different needs. As to why, I suggested new filter implementation: personal, professional, personal_professional_needs
Jan 15, 2024 06:24:06 AM by David S
Jan 15, 2024 06:37:19 AM Edited Jan 15, 2024 06:38:40 AM by David S
EXAMPLE #2
basically we record videos and you will edit them for me so i can post
also will need a intro and outro made as well
this will be long term as i have no time to edit
trying to make this happen soon as we are moving and thats when we are starting 🙂
You got the smiley face but......maybe tell us WHAT TYPE of video you are doing?
Or the Delivery services, or the due dates?
And you want a decent proposal????
AGAIN - INFORMATION !!!
Jan 15, 2024 08:43:07 AM by Olga P
UW no longer attracts serious clients. Flooded with irrelevant proposals written by chatgpt, by people with no relevant skill, getting 50+ proposals in first 10 minutes after posting their job - they realize what it is all about and move away.
Jan 15, 2024 05:14:24 PM by Erin V
Or how about clients who have posted a 3 page project looking for an expert and their budget is $3-$5 per hour...LOL No thank you!!
Jan 16, 2024 02:27:45 PM Edited Jan 16, 2024 02:44:00 PM by Delia M
with those long requirements and colourful emojis :rocket:👽:eggplant:
Jan 22, 2024 01:29:35 PM by Piotr O
This one has made my day 😂:
"We are seeking a professional to provide pest control and staff hiring leads in Bangalore. The ideal candidate should have experience in pest control and human resources. The main responsibilities of the job include identifying potential clients, researching and generating leads, and providing recommendations for staff hiring. The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills and be able to work independently. Relevant skills for this job include:
- Pest control
- Human resources
- Lead generation
- Communication skills"
I just wonder how massive lay-offs look like in this company, executed (pun intended) by Pest Control/HR officers...☠️
Jul 24, 2024 04:04:38 PM Edited Jul 24, 2024 04:05:07 PM by Ravindra B
$20 for reviewing plot outlines ranging from 750k to 1000k words.
Golly! 1000k words!
Jul 24, 2024 04:11:15 PM by Ravindra B
Then there is this: edit our 30,000-page book
Aug 11, 2024 07:36:53 AM Edited Aug 11, 2024 08:21:16 PM by Renata S
Wow. That's longer than the OED.
Here's one for a TOP Urgent editing project. The client has translated a technical document from Dutch to English using AI/machine translation. According to the client, "English audiences are saying that English translation is pretty bad" and wants to hire an editor to perfect the machine-translated English.
I hope they don't work for a bomb-disposal unit. If so, they might find themselves in line for a Darwin Award.