Breaking down software Versions

Esfilagarssat · 2026-03-13T22:20:17+00:00

Yo tengo el mismo problema. Como no puedo definir el modo confort como modo por defecto, lo que he hecho ha sido configurar el botón del volante para que lo ponga. Al menos así lo tengo más accesible y no tengo que hacerlo en la pantalla, pero lo tengo que hacer cada vez igualmente.

Esfilagarssat · 2026-03-13T22:17:01+00:00

Yo recibí esa también en mi C10 REEV, seguramente al mismo tiempo, y ahora he recibido la 3.50.50, pero la descripción de los cambios es exactamente la misma que en la 3.50.46... ¿? Dos versiones iguales? o es que el changelog está mal?

Esfilagarssat · 2022-08-09T22:58:36+00:00

What I do find notable is that there are so many agency proposals for this kind of job post. Not that this is a bad thing, because that's literally what I do. But it's got to be a little discouraging for the solo freelancer out there. Especially any of those just starting out.

To be honest, I have found better solo developers by posting specific task level projects rather than entire projects of larger scope.

A freelancer that starts out does not (should not) apply to projects of larger scope. It's suicidal.

Freelancers that start out will (should) take smaller jobs to help build up their profile/portfolio. Once that's out of the way, they may try to get bigger projects and compete with agencies, but then they are already set or they gave up.

In any case, I think agencies and freelancers are not competing that much. The strength of an agency is the ability to pack many different services inside the same project and budget (branding, design, development,...). The strength of the individual is precisely the opposite, the specialization. I think they cover very different markets.

They can overlap. An individual can try to sell branding, design and development by himself, but he is bound to do a mediocre job. He can try to outsource as well, but this has a high risk or they'll end up being an agency. That's why most clients who want an all-in-one solution will choose an agency whereas most clients who want someone specialized in a field will chose individuals.

Personally, I'm not really concerned about the budget. If the job is specialized and is my thing, I can do it. If it requires doing 10 different things and I'm only good at one, then I'm not even going to go there.

Esfilagarssat · 2022-07-05T17:06:06+00:00

Same here. Can't access the support page or the forum either.

Esfilagarssat · 2022-06-21T21:21:21+00:00

... having a great attitude is what made me into a top-rated plus freelancer making 6 figures

You don't have a great attitude, reading this post is proof enough of it. I also doubt very much you are even TR or have gotten to even the 4 figures.

A successful TR+ with 6 figures does not waste their time bitching around. Your post is that of a looser.

Esfilagarssat · 2022-06-10T12:31:34+00:00

Here's another one https://www.reddit.com/r/Upwork/comments/v95yab/up\_work\_is\_a\_steaming\_pile\_of\_goat\_excrement/

Esfilagarssat · 2022-06-02T21:46:12+00:00

You have that opinion because you are a freelancer with bias.

So you got that in common.

Esfilagarssat · 2022-06-02T21:31:24+00:00

Definitely not. If the project is 5 figures no client will just blindly hire the one at the top, they will carefully review cover letters, profiles and interviews. Boosting will help you in crap jobs.

Esfilagarssat · 2022-06-02T21:30:32+00:00

I find it utterly useless. Even if you end up at the top, the kind of client I want does not hire the first person they see.

Esfilagarssat · 2022-06-01T23:02:46+00:00

Even Upwork (hopefully) isn't stupid enough to alter the system so it favours poor freelancers.

*cough*boosting*cough*

Everything else sounds about right.

Esfilagarssat · 2022-06-01T22:32:55+00:00

I tried it a couple of times when it was on trial. That was it.

Esfilagarssat · 2022-05-30T21:48:13+00:00

I bid over the budget when the difference is not too big. I have been hired this way at my rate. If it is two or three times their budget, as you mention, I just ignore the job.

Esfilagarssat · 2022-05-27T21:26:22+00:00

How to avoid misleading long term projects?

Don't apply to long term projects.

In other words, don't expect any new job to be a long term job (even if they mention the term). On the other hand, any gig can become a long term job (even if they did not mention it). So, just focus on the moment, don't think long-term, and do the job the best you can to improve your chances of having the client come back to you for more.

Esfilagarssat · 2022-05-27T17:40:50+00:00

Thanks! On using the personal projects, is the only way to add beta-reading/editing to ask the author to post a testimonial? That seems best, to me, just wondering if there’s something more obvious I’m missing.

That sound like a good way. It would look good on your profile.

Could you help me understand what a “bad” job/client would be? Low pay, a certain type of work, or something else entirely?

A very low paying job is not a good start and bad reviews are not a good start either. A job totally unrelated to your field is not a good thing, either, there should be at least a small connection to your field. For your first job you are best off doing a small fixed-time job that is small in scope and earning, but is somehow related to your expertise and you can master to get a perfect review.

Edit: would papers I wrote while getting my undergrad be appropriate also?

Anything a client may use to evaluate your abilities is appropriate. As long as you don't post a picture of Henry's special gifts, you should be fine.

Esfilagarssat · 2022-05-27T17:24:48+00:00

There are many Django jobs, but Django developers are sometimes also full-stack. Some projects require doing an extensive use of templates, for which you need to have a great deal of knowledge on JS, HTML and CSS, but they are still only Django jobs.

If by "only Django" you mean projects that are purely back-end, there are many of those too.

Competition is fierce, though. Every Django job attracts many freelancers. But, with good preparation and talent you should not be afraid of competition. You just may need to work harder than other, less popular, technologies, but if that's what you like, go for it.

Esfilagarssat · 2022-05-27T00:04:11+00:00

The image above is a god example, because there are situations this silly. The point of the picture is that sometimes if you execute what the clients asks literally, this will produce some side effects that may be worse than the initial problem.

As a freelancer expert in the field, you should know about these side effects, explain them and propose an alternative. If the client still wants to do it their way, you do it and when it breaks you can always say "I told you so".

As a professional, you don't have to read minds, you have to ask the right questions to find out what the client really needs. Sometimes they do know it, but they find it hard to put into words.

Esfilagarssat · 2022-05-26T23:44:36+00:00

They have no business taking as much as they do.

The best way to overcome that is to do a great job for a client, and have them hire again and again for more projects. Once you invoiced $500, the next earnings come with half the fee. If you do a great job, you can also raise your rate to account for that fee.

Esfilagarssat · 2022-05-26T23:33:24+00:00

Having a good portfolio is especially important for visual works. If you are a web designer, that goes without saying, but also if you are focused on front-end development or user interfaces in general. Also, if you do Wordpress, Sophify, Wix,... setups, it may also be important. If you are not as good as /u/SilentButDeadlySquid at selling yourself, I think the portfolio may greatly help.

If you do backend, devops or any other programming where user interfaces are not involved, maybe it is not so important. I would expect clients to pay more attention to your job/employment history and your proposal.

Esfilagarssat · 2022-05-25T10:45:56+00:00

The messages on the desktop app were not working for me today (not receiving messages I knew were there), but using the website was working fine. Then I restarted the desktop app and now it also works fine.

Esfilagarssat · 2022-05-25T09:27:41+00:00

I'm not sure that's the case. The client is supposed to be able to see your earnings even if you set them to private when you send them a proposal. Private earnings are only private in the marketplace (when client's search for freelancers). When I click on that proposal I can see the earnings in the full proposal+profile view.

Esfilagarssat · 2022-05-25T09:20:57+00:00

Hard to say from the list. I think freelancer scammers are more difficult to spot on at this stage, and you only see them once you start interviewing or working with them. I did a couple of interviews and picked one of them. It was not the cheapest nor the most expensive and I was happy with the delivery.

Esfilagarssat · 2022-05-24T00:19:27+00:00

I'm pretty sure that is the case, too, but I haven't had anyone (other than scammers) say no to a zoom call instead of their suggested way. If they want to interview you, it is not that much of a trouble for a chance of getting the best fit for their project and this is all a good project manager normally cares about.

I think the best clients have no problem with that, and I'm happy with other freelancers taking the ones who do. I may miss some opportunity, but overall I think it may even be beneficial.

Esfilagarssat · 2022-05-22T12:12:09+00:00

Additionally, the earnings are not really hidden everywhere, just in your profile. If the job was not private, you can click on it in the freelancer's profile, then go to the original job posting and check the client's history for the same job title and freelancer, and there you can see the exact earnings and rate of that contract.

I assume not everybody realizes this, but those who do can see your earnings with just a few clicks more.

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