A possible solution

[e654d456]

I have noted noticed some confusions between the clients and freelancers. I suggested that that before hiring anyone, no connects of the freelancers should by cut, myself, bring a freelancer as most of the clients even not answer. Similarly clients would have there own issues. 

I don't know exactly what should be the exact solution. But I feel, there can be a separate forum where clients and freelancers can chat freely and privately one to one and after reaching art a point, the proposals should be prohects should be posted and proposals should be sent. 

Its just an idea. But something like that where both clients and freelancers can interect in a friendly manner do that the task should be completed in the best possible way. 

Thanks. 

Dr Shahzad Waseem 

[elisa_b]

The last thing a client wants is to be harassed by dozens of freelancers begging "hire me" in a separate forum. 

Come to terms with it: you need to spend connects to apply for jobs. Chances are you will only lose money on Upwork. As many others do here.

This is a bad time to join Upwork, i.e. even experienced freelancers are struggling to get a job. Take this into consideration before trying any further or proposing fancy solutions. Or be prepared to lose money, your choice. 

[bobafett999]

Why should Upwork do that? What's in it for them?  Why would buyers do that? Why would they want to waste their time chatting with low skilled inexperienced freelancers?