u/stm_p

I did a small analysis today. Checked the recent job posts I applied for it looks like almost all of those have received more than 50 proposals that too within a few hours. 0 job posts with less than 15 proposals, Only 20% has less than 50. No hiring decision in any. 100% of these have boosted bid of more than 40 connects. Every 6 out of 10 post have the 1st bid more than 100 connects. Overall view rate for me is 20%.

I only apply where the client has spent previously and the hire rate is above a certain threshold.

Even after handpicking the posts and ensuring the proposal is hyper-personalized to each post there is no satisfying response.

The competition has reached to a stage where you find cold outreach much more effective.

Even if you do Search Ads on Google, the cost of getting a click on your website will be much lesser than the cost of getting your profile viewed on Upwork.

My question is - how you are still surviving on Upwork?

I applied for learning license online, tried multiple times and always stuck during face authentication. I raised a grievance ticket and they asked to book a slot for RTO and that is for next month.

I don’t want to wait that long. When I reached out to a broker, he is asking for 2500 rupees and ensured that I’ll get the license the next day.

Please suggest what I should do? Any contact that could help?

It’s sad to see that corruption is still persistent even after every process is digitised.

Hell Ghaziabadwaalon, I’m looking to revamp my walls with some new paintings and home decor stuff. Could you please suggest a few places where I can get good items at reasonable cost?