Employer not added all milestones in offer

[arpit_ka]

Hi all,

I am new to Upwork. I dont know how things work here. I recieved an offer today on $200 project, but the employer only added $80 worth of milestones in it.

And asking approx 70% in it. Is it usual in Upwork that employers add milestones later?

[m_terrazas · Accepted solution]

Yes it's normal.
But, be sure to perform "ONLY" the job for which the milestone is set.
For more information you can read this help.

[feed_my_eyes]

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Arpit K wrote:

Hi all,

I am new to Upwork. I dont know how things work here. I recieved an offer today on $200 project, but the employer only added $80 worth of milestones in it.

And asking approx 70% in it. Is it usual in Upwork that employers add milestones later?

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If your client is asking for 70% of the work to be done, then the milestone should be funded by 70%, i.e. $140 not $80. Personally I would ask them to fund the whole thing if it's only $200. You're allowed to negotiate terms if you're uncomfortable; you're under no obligation to agree to everything that a client suggests.

[wlyonsatl]

In my own limited use of fixed price payments, I would not begin work on a project until a) all milestones had been agreed with the client and b) the first milestone is fully funded.

Maybe a) is not possible for some types of projects, but b) is a requirement without exception.