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hey guys , I'm a software engineering graduate who's currently pursuing an MSc in bioinformatics.

I've been trying to pick up small paid freelance work on the side mostly MD simulations, pipeline building, and general computational biology scripting to build experience and a portfolio outside my academic work.

I tried Upwork for a few months, but volume there is low and most listings aren't really bioinformatics-specific.

Curious how others here found their first few paying clients or collaborators, especially:

• Did it come through a lab/PI network, a specific platform, or somewhere unexpected?
• If you're a PhD student who's needed this kind of help before where did you look, and what would've made you trust a stranger to do it?
• Any platforms or communities worth trying beyond the generic freelance sites?

Happy to share what I've tried if useful to anyone else in the same position.

hello am currently a student and i got a small freelance job on upwrok for a total of 270$ after upwork fees
my question is what is the best way to withdraw it without leaving with nothing after tunisian bank fees ?
should i look for someone ychri dollars khyr ?
people with such experience help :(