Blake M wrote:
A few days ago, I had a gentlement contact me from Indiana. Instead of doing the usual invitation to interview, he registered with Upwork, and then sent me a message directly. We exchanged some messages and mutually decided I would be a good fit for a job he had. Now, turns out he works for a company which represents other companies. The job is for a University in Washington, D.C.. All parties are interested and anxious to get the work under way. The third party, however, is not a member of Upwork and the rep wants me to give him my E-mail so they can communicate with me directly.
The rep (whoever is interviewing you) can add the third party to the message room or to a call via the Upwork call-app.
Email would not be acceptable at this stage.
Alternatively the rep could hire you fora $ 5 chat contract or an hourly contract and set the weekly limit to 0, then you have a contract and can communicate however you like.
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