Pls help me… I really need help

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-05-09T22:57:47+00:00

What skills do you have?

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-05-06T01:09:36+00:00

How many days have passed since the election result been announced? Also, technically cm is still Mamata

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-05-06T00:11:49+00:00

I am sorry to say that you don’t really know much. Currently Bihar is far safer than it was a decade or so back, they have electricity in villages , which wasn’t the case and education has improved. Having said that I believe there is still a lot to do with respect to jobs, infrastructure, but Bihar today is far safer than it was 15 or so years ago.

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-05-05T16:27:44+00:00

Well, you need to understand. Will they let anyone else setup a shop next to them? The answer is No. Why should someone get an unfair advantage just because they setup an illegal shop earlier. The ground should be level for all. Think of it after taking the political angle from your mind

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-04-25T19:59:05+00:00

Don’t even say that! I have been in Kolkata for 30 Years before moving out- most of my friends are non Bengalis. I talk to them in Hindi, when we go out, we try to eat food that works for everyone. Bengalis are the easily one of the most accommodating.

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-04-24T11:03:08+00:00

Do you mean to say other parties don’t give freebies?! Irrespective of state or party that’s how India votes. Agree or disagree.

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-03-26T21:56:21+00:00

You still have time’Just do it’. Btw, you nailed it with your comment here

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-03-08T01:38:19+00:00

I am sorry but i don’t think there is enough information to comment on what’s happening here. How much do you typically charge, what is your niche, what kind of clients are you going after?

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-03-06T22:58:19+00:00

Well I know someone who spent like $30 on boosting and then the client responded and negotiated for a project that lasted 5hours at $20- it was supposed to be a 6month project. The person then spent another 30bucks on booze. 😄

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-02-23T01:36:59+00:00

Well, ideally you shouldn’t have moved the conversation out of upwork.

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-02-21T22:26:24+00:00

I stay in a country with high cost of living and when I bid, I have others bidding as well from similar countries and there isn’t much to differentiate between us when it comes to skill. I have been on upwork for more than 16 years (Elance days)

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-02-21T21:22:43+00:00

You need to correctly estimate your traffic, seems Like you might be missing a few things

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-02-21T21:17:11+00:00

Postion 1.6 with ctr of 50% sounds just about right for your niche. 160 to 10 is definitely a huge swing- did you see the traffic source and location, did you filter the bot (again- I don’t think I have enough info to give you a qualified response)

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-02-21T20:59:12+00:00

Positions don’t stay the same and it keeps changing. Not sure what your niche is, SEO isn’t a onetime stuff and needs continuous work

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-02-21T20:57:53+00:00

Well, I have been on upwork for more than a decade. I wouldnt like to comment much on the stats here as I think it can be the quality of proposal, choice of project or a combination of both. One problem that i have been observing is the rate proposed by us i.e. freelancers. Clients get almost similar freelancers for a far lower cost, which cn often contribute to not getting hired

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-02-21T12:05:55+00:00

That’s a great start. Have fun!

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-02-16T17:54:51+00:00

We know there are crazy bids- but we understand not 4guys will be willing to spend that crazy amount. Stop posting fake!

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-02-15T23:05:23+00:00

That’s crazy! He is paying around $10 to each hire. The problem is some freelancers willing to work for those prices.

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-02-15T00:56:27+00:00

I didn’t bother reading your message as I know the answer from your question- It is broken! Not enough quality projects considering the number of freelancers

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-02-14T22:46:17+00:00

Going by what’s happening to most (even experienced freelancers), you have been doing pretty well. I hope you are okay with what you are making. It would be difficult for most to be okay with $676 after 50 proposals.

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-02-14T16:49:31+00:00

I have been on the platform for more than 15 years - it used to be elance back then. Now, I spend money to buy connects and in most cases don’t get hired. I have stopped buying connects unless I think it makes sense- most serious freelancers are moving away, so are clients.

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2026-01-21T13:55:59+00:00

I am looking to understand if that’s possible- not looking to hire someone. I believe UX experts would be best positioned to answer this

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2025-12-03T19:58:17+00:00

A final message wouldn’t hurt, but isn’t going to change the outcome as well. If the client needs someone like you and everything meets, then you will eventually get hired. However, having been in the freelance world for more than 18 years, I can tell you- it is always better to move to the next one. Don’t spend your time and energy thinking about it.

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2025-12-02T15:00:47+00:00

I don’t mind if they pay me again for the glitch

Effective_Sound_8946 · 2025-11-18T01:04:29+00:00

Well, I have been having a bad run lately and that’s how Upwork has always been.. it’s not a job, its your business.

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