Reporting a Client

[868ee5ee]

I'd like to report a client who hired me for a part-time job but suddenly paused my contract in Jan 15 just to give way to her former VA who returned to the team. If I didn't reach out to her, I wouldn't know that she will no longer proceed with our contract. This is to warn other freelancers who might encounter her and her team in the future.

[akeeb2019]

Hi Irish,

I empathize with your sudden contract pause on Jan 15, and I appreciate your effort to warn fellow freelancers about this client. Transparent communication is crucial in freelancing, and your message serves as a valuable cautionary note. If you have specific details to share, it can help others navigate potential challenges.

Wishing you better experiences with future clients and successful freelance endeavours. Thank you!!

[868ee5ee]

Thank you, Akeeb! This is about professionalism, considering we also spend money just to have connects in applying for these so called legit/verified clients. I know permanency in this field is rare, but clients and freelancers should exercise professionalism. 

[nikzaitsev]

Actually nothing to report. You did not provide service, to be paid for. That's the freelance life on upwork - there is no job guarantee. Of course, when you sign freelance/consultancy contract with a company there might be "Notice clause" specifying notice period, but there is nothing of this kind at upwork.

[868ee5ee]

Hello. It's more on awareness to the other freelancers and clients who might get used to this habit of just ignoring or dropping people to favor their other freelancers/friends. It's not just about pay, it's about virtues/ethics. She told me she'll let me know when I can work for her again, so, if she had no intention of keeping me in the first place, she should've informed me right away. I waited for a month and if I didn't message her, I wouldn't know her decision. This same client told me she has plans of making me her RE transaction manager sometime this summer. I have a new client outside Upwork but I was disappointed with this one because it's supposed to be my first gig here. I was only able to render one shift with her. Thank you for the reply.