Eric O wrote:
Having read the responses to the OPs question may I extend the Connects conversation with a focus on the following statement: “It encourages freelancers to bid more smartly and submit better quality proposals.”
Having asked the community what the definition of “Hires” is under the heading of “Activity for this job”, if the definition provided is correct, i.e. the job was offered or a proposal accepted, why would the job still be listed under “Find Work”?
Upwork's vernacular is unique and its rules and process Byzantine. IMO, you may only come close to understanding by scrolling through the forum posts and learning from others' stories. But, when you do, be sure to check the date. The policies change regularly and what once was may no longer be. For example, we used to be able to speak with clients off-platform before entering into a contract. That action is now a bannable offense.
When in doubt, assume that the platform is designed to maximize client convenience and minimize client friction to boost client acquisition. In the situation you reference, a client is asked if they wish to close a job posting once they make a hire, but they are not required to close the listing. Sometimes, clients hire more than one person for the job. (But as you may have guessed, often they just choose not to close the listing for reasons unknown.)
And, yes, I recognize the dissonance between client convenience and forcing all conversations to stay on Upwork. The only thing that trumps client convenience is Upwork fee protection. 🙂
