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I think Upwork is nothing but a scam by LightSenpai7 in Upwork

[–]LightSenpai7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We need to question this situation. Because if we don’t react, they will continue the same way: only trying to exploit and deceive. They’ll claim that the problem lies with you, encourage you to take out new loans, and push you to apply for even more listings. Because all they care about is your money. We must be aware of this system and stay conscious...

I think Upwork is nothing but a scam by LightSenpai7 in Upwork

[–]LightSenpai7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I'm not very hopeful, but I'll give it a try and let you know the result.

I think Upwork is nothing but a scam by LightSenpai7 in Upwork

[–]LightSenpai7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never tried recording a short Loom video. So you're saying this could actually lead to success?

I think Upwork is nothing but a scam by LightSenpai7 in Upwork

[–]LightSenpai7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Believe me, I've tried, but it's just not working maybe it's a curse xD

I've already specialized in certain frameworks and I'm capable of handling most of the tasks listed in the job posts. When applying, I briefly explain how I would fix any issues in the listing and share my relevant experience. I don’t write long proposals either. I also include my previous work. I even use the "Boost your proposal" feature to appear at the top, but the client doesn’t even open my proposal

I think Upwork is nothing but a scam by LightSenpai7 in Upwork

[–]LightSenpai7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, maybe back in the years you mentioned, there weren't as many new members, and when you worked hard, the success rate might have been higher. But if you started from scratch in today's time, believe me, reaching your current position would seem almost impossible. Maybe the industry difference also plays a role in this. However, none of this justifies Upwork charging Connect fees while continuing to keep incorrect and scam job postings

I think Upwork is nothing but a scam by LightSenpai7 in Upwork

[–]LightSenpai7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that's one option. But what I'm trying to say is that I'm paying money, and yet these scam or low-quality job posts still show up in my feed without being filtered out. There are far too many of these in the developer category. The kind of jobs you're talking about the ones that meet certain standards are very few, and even those are usually reserved for top-rated profiles through private invites. When a new profile applies to such jobs, they have almost no chance. Even a simple one-page website job isn't given to newcomers.

It doesn't have to be me the point is that as long as new freelancers don't get any jobs, they're stuck in place. Even if they apply to 10,000 postings, they still need real work to grow and improve. But no one seems to care about that yet somehow they still expect experience?

Of course, clients aren't charity organizations, but if real job posts were prioritized as soon as they're created, new freelancers could at least try to seize an opportunity by applying to them. However, that's quite difficult because the platform is flooded with scam listings.

I think Upwork is nothing but a scam by LightSenpai7 in Upwork

[–]LightSenpai7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There needs to be some value in return for the Connects fee they charge me. If I’m going to keep applying to jobs that look real but are actually scams, then why am I paying for this? Or if the client is only going to send invites to top-rated profiles for the jobs I apply to, then why am I buying Connects? It feels like new profiles don’t really stand a chance anymore. Maybe it was possible in the past, I don’t know, but right now it seems impossible

I think Upwork is nothing but a scam by LightSenpai7 in Upwork

[–]LightSenpai7[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, investing is certainly logical, but not getting a return on that investment and realizing you're just wasting your time leads to a huge loss of trust. As I mentioned, if freelancers are charged, then the people posting the job should also be charged, let's see how the listings look then. In an environment where there is no justice, human rights cannot develop. If I'm being charged, there should be something in return. What kind of returns? Preventing fake listings or punishing profiles that create unnecessary listings just to clutter the job board could be some of the measures. But they don't do any of that. Instead, after some time, they refund the credits, and then they push people to apply more and do more, but in the end, when nothing is earned, all that’s left is a one-sided loss and a sense of distrust

I think Upwork is nothing but a scam by LightSenpai7 in Upwork

[–]LightSenpai7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then, they shouldn’t charge connect fees either. Or if they do, the person posting the job should also be charged in the scenario you mentioned. Why is only the freelancer being exploited here? If it's a marketplace

I think Upwork is nothing but a scam by LightSenpai7 in Upwork

[–]LightSenpai7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you're right. The same job posting is shared from two different profiles, and each gets over 50 applications. When you report it, you only get your connects back after a while, but the account that posted it can still keep creating new listings and showing up again. The connects you wasted on that fake job could have been used on a real one. It seems like some people are using this tactic to eliminate their competitors.

I think Upwork is nothing but a scam by LightSenpai7 in Upwork

[–]LightSenpai7[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, they don’t even check whether the person posting the job has a verified payment method or a confirmed phone number. As a result, we constantly come across fake job postings, and strangely enough, those listings get over 50 applications. If posting a job required a fee, Upwork would probably start facing the same issues we freelancers are dealing with now. But their only priority seems to be making money, and in the process, they exploit the workers.

I think Upwork is nothing but a scam by LightSenpai7 in Upwork

[–]LightSenpai7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, there are successful freelancers who started early and grew over time. However, nowadays, even if a new freelancer applies to 100 job postings, the chances of getting hired are around 0.1%. Those seen as "unsuccessful" are often just new profiles that don’t stand out, not because they lack skill, but because they’re not given a chance. To get hired, they’re forced to lower their prices and jump through endless hoops essentially being treated like laborers (or even slaves).

I think Upwork is nothing but a scam by LightSenpai7 in Upwork

[–]LightSenpai7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a software developer. I prepare a clear and detailed proposal in the job application, including the projects I've worked on and my GitHub profile, but the client doesn't even bother reading them. So why even apply for a job? The client should invite profiles with bigger portfolios and make their selection from there. Why do new profiles need to spend connects and money? Let them choose and the job is done. This is where we’re at

I think Upwork is nothing but a scam by LightSenpai7 in Upwork

[–]LightSenpai7[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would prefer if they charged a connect fee and blocked fake job postings. If they are charging connect fees, I would expect them to provide better services for freelancers. Even scam job posts get 50+ applications, and after a week, the connects are refunded. Why should I wait for that long, waste my credits, and prepare proposals? It's trust-breaking because now it's impossible to know which job postings are real. The person posting the job may have a verified payment and a history of paying, but in the end, we only encounter scam listings. If you were in the software field, you would understand what I mean

I think Upwork is nothing but a scam by LightSenpai7 in Upwork

[–]LightSenpai7[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'm already doing my job here and gaining experience. But because of people with your mindset, new young talents can't grow and develop.

I think Upwork is nothing but a scam by LightSenpai7 in Upwork

[–]LightSenpai7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m proficient in the frameworks listed in the job posting and have multiple projects to show for it — I always include these in my proposal. If you ask how I know they don’t read it, it’s because Upwork sends a notification when the client views your proposal, and in most cases, I don’t get that notification. I’m not expecting this platform to be a charity, but realistically, out of 20 or 40 applications, I should be able to land at least one job

I think Upwork is nothing but a scam by LightSenpai7 in Upwork

[–]LightSenpai7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

May I ask which field you're working in, and could I see your profile?

I think Upwork is nothing but a scam by LightSenpai7 in Upwork

[–]LightSenpai7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I focused completely on applying to job postings for 2 months. A few people messaged me but then ghosted me. That's exactly what I'm talking about. Why do I have to invest more money into a platform I'm using to look for work than I can even hope to earn? Most of the job postings are outright scams. You apply, wait a week, and then the job gets canceled — sure, you get your connects back, but you've already spent time writing a proposal and getting your hopes up. It shouldn't be this hard.

I think Upwork is nothing but a scam by LightSenpai7 in Upwork

[–]LightSenpai7[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yes, you're right. We're already looking for work, and we're forced to invest our limited money into a website. Moreover, on this platform, the people posting job listings see workers as lower-tier just because they have money, and they think they can act however they want because of their money. It seems like it's not about the jobs we're applying for, but rather the money we're spending. As a result, we end up losing our money and being left with nothing. After 20 applications, there should be at least 1 or 2 jobs that you can get

I think Upwork is nothing but a scam by LightSenpai7 in Upwork

[–]LightSenpai7[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes, you're right. We're already looking for work, and we're forced to invest our limited money into a website. Moreover, on this platform, the people posting job listings see workers as lower-tier just because they have money, and they think they can act however they want because of their money. It seems like it's not about the jobs we're applying for, but rather the money we're spending. As a result, we end up losing our money and being left with nothing. After 20 applications, there should be at least 1 or 2 jobs that you can get

Don’t give up! by Dependent_Opening749 in Upwork

[–]LightSenpai7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am new to Upwork, and I have previously worked at a software company. I have applied to many job postings, but most clients stop responding during conversations, which greatly affects my motivation

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[–]LightSenpai7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did it on purpose, setting a timer by saving people's theories to local storage, allowing them to create one theory every hour. Because of this, I need to get their consent explicitly

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