When did you start on Upwork?

[83b1f5ac]

I got started on Upwork nearly a couple of months ago and I'm now beginning to get my first results.

I'm curious to know: how has your experience been so far? 

Happy to be part of the community where we can connect and help each other! 🙂

[7a75ef0c]

Started just last month. Took me a few $ to get my first client. 

[mirasolmangila]

Here's my story:

I started working at Upwork around 8-9 years ago. It was difficult for me at first because I worked full-time as a production planner in a company and at night as a lead generation specialist at home. And this way of life made me sick, and I ended up in the hospital for overwork. I decided to quit my ten-year job and work full-time at Upwork. I used to make $200 per month working for a company, but now I make at least $1400 per month working on Upwork. Thank God for this venue.

[03d80986]

I started about a month ago and I've gotten about 2 interviews but that's all🥺

[mackenzie1213]

I started about two years ago, and I love working here and meeting new clients and people withthin the commmunity. 

[gonatoharvey]

My first client was January 2020, I did them a LOGO for only 5$
My LOGO now is 200$

[calado-marco]

Yeah, when i started i  also figured that to compete without reviews it was better to set the values low.

My first job was $25 now i'm asking in average  $150 per image.😁

[gonatoharvey]

My first client was January 2020, I did them a LOGO for only 5$. My LOGO now is 200$

[betranslator]

For me, it took a while but I'm not sure how long to get my first contract.

Some client illing to works wih one with a little Upwork experience, it's your chance to do and thanksful for them.

When you gain some experience and how to negotiae, thing's more easier.

Fight! 

[anne-secor]

Hi Francesco. Welcome to Upwork! I started in July of 2016. I guess I'm an Upwork "old timer.' Haha. 

So far.... it's a really positive experience for over 6 years and it's taught me about how to work well with people remotely. There are some slow times naturally, and some really busy times too. Also learned to choose to submit proposals for the right jobs (matching my skills, available time and rates). I think that Upwork really works hard to serve the needs of their talent. We pay for that but they offer a lot and they are always looking for how to their job better. In general I love not having to invoice clients. That is a huge convenience.

[jhutchinsraccqa]

I have been on Upwork for going on 7 years now. Thankfully stumbled upon it my first year of consulting, as it has brought me great success. My portfolio has grown every year and now I probably garner at least half of my income from Upwork and even get to pick and choose projects. I recommend Upwork to everyone that is self employed or temporary out of work. There is a little of something for everyone.

[harshgautam85]

I started it full time in 2018. Now I have a small team...:)

[83b1f5ac]

Wow Harsh, that's inspiring, thanks for sharing 🙂

[a8456276]

I started about a week and a half ago, I am yet to get opportunities

[83b1f5ac]

Thanks for sharing Esther, I'm sure they're just about to come 🙂

[6b833953]

Today

[83b1f5ac]

Welcome aboard Muthoni 🙂 Feel free to use the commnuity and ask for help anytime you may need it!

[6b833953]

Thank you

[tebricus]

Well... I started when this platform was known as Odesk.... so its been a while.
Growing together thry years, not bad at all.

[6b833953]

oh wow how can i get you to guide me through

[83b1f5ac]

Amazing Igor, surrely not bad at all! thanks for sharing 🙂

[b3506105]

Happy to be here

[83b1f5ac]

Hello Muhib! Happy to be here too and glad to connect!

[59bb4981]

I have been on Upwork for about 4 months now...😀

[83b1f5ac]

Amazing Allan 🙂 how was your experience so far? Positive?

[71f36247]

I have been on upwork for months now, though I haven't gotten my first super client. 

[83b1f5ac]

Hello Chiamaka, thanks for sharing! Would you rate your overall experience positive so far?

[173cfc4e]

Hi Francisco,

 Some suggestions when we come as a Freelancer:  Who have already started freelancing, as for you guys too I cannot emphasize the importance of this step enough. It’s never too late to start reaching out to people and expanding your network. If you have work to show for your efforts already, your outreach will go much further, a reason why this step should be repeated annually even once you are a successful freelancer.   Keep yourself fresh in people’s minds and be their go-to person when they need a professional in your field.

Lore

[83b1f5ac]

Wow Lore, thanks so much for sharing and giving out value. I'm going to treasure and keep reminding myself of your adivce for sure in the future 🙂

[53a1d1e1]

Two years ago!

[16e2282b]

Hi Francesco,

Don't be disheartened, it can be slow at the beginning but slowly you can build on your work and winnings. 
It takes time and patience, I am still on my second client in 5 months.  🙈

[williamtcooper]

I have been using the site for 5 years and it's been a great experience earning $850k.

[ayoba_world]

Wow!!! This is great 👍. But I'm struggling on this site since November 2020. William please what is your advice for me? I don't want to quit my Upwork account. Here is my profile

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01e2f267a4da9d401f

[naveelshehzad]

I have started in 2021

[juwel121]

2019 😄

[charismatimmons]

I think it was in 2014 or 2015.

[ericaandrews]

Since 2011 when it was oDesk, then a multi-year 'hiatus' while working full-time/overtime for the govt, then returned 3 years ago in 2019 after the entire government imploded into the worst  chaotic mess of a circus I have ever seen in my government career.   I was part of a "mass exodus" "brain drain" of the govt that happened around that time 😊  1/3 of our entire IT department simply QUIT in a span of 6 months. and 2 other coworkers resigned the same day I did.  Fun stuff, but you couldn't pay me enough to go back.  The best way to solve a 'bad boss' problem is to just get rid of the boss, including the concept of having one

[0095cd59]

Empece con upwork ya hace un año y aun no he tenido mi primer cliente.😣

Pero aqui estamos echando la lucha.

[mahnoor87]

In 2016 😄

[ayoba_world]

I joined Upwork around November 2020. Till now I'm still struggling get my first order. I will really appreciate if you can explain how you make it within a month. Thank you! Here is my profile    https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01e2f267a4da9d401f

[clarissajaneen]

I started last year, it took a while to start getting clients but I've got the ball rolling now! It helped to do work outside of UpWork as well.