Hi
I'm very frustrated with the Upwork dispute. I came here with an issue regarding a client whom I was working with whom I delivered work for and who does not want to make full payment for my work. The case was escalated to dispute and now, it's so unfair how the dispute has turned out.
The client has delivered an untrue statement about everything. Despite all the evidence that I shared and the fact that the client lies about our conversation, which is available on Messenger is now the one winning. The upwork dispute agent has stated that the case will proceed to arbitration.
The arbitration is way too expensive and I cannot manage. Now, I give up on the case and the money in escrow will be refunded to the client.
It's so sad watching time and effort all go down the drain. I do not have $337.50 USD for arbitration which is why I quit. My client even threatened me with a negative review, which will all be a lie, since I delivered my work. To make it worse, the content is published on the client's website.
I have a question, why then do we need to file for dispute when a client can lie and get away with a case? Now, I quit on this case as I do not have the $337.50 USD for arbitration. Also, the client was to pay $50.00.
It's very unfair and I'm very frustrated.
Why should such a client make a way with it? It's very unfair.
