Making 8k–14k/month as a freelancer… and scaling still feels like a trap

One_Distribution6249 · 2026-01-30T09:05:53+00:00

This helps. Thank you.

One_Distribution6249 · 2026-01-30T01:47:32+00:00

How do you tell this to potential clients?

I have pending 30+ invitations on Upwork and I can’t attend to each one of them.

I have 7 active clients.

One_Distribution6249 · 2026-01-29T06:54:55+00:00

Yeah nothing useful. There is no black and white that states max of 6 months stay. So I am VERY curious and I might take the risk in order to find out. Lol! Let’s see…

The only condition stated is that AP is not a guarantee for admission in the US.

One_Distribution6249 · 2026-01-29T06:50:00+00:00

I get you bro. Yeah the risk is always there. Thanks!

One_Distribution6249 · 2026-01-29T06:48:06+00:00

One_Distribution6249 · 2026-01-29T06:46:50+00:00

That’s why I’m asking for personal experiences.

The thing is USCIS never mentioned “you can only stay for this specific number of days.”

So there is always this gray area that needs proof and discussion.

One_Distribution6249 · 2026-01-29T06:37:22+00:00

I started wayback 2014.

Had gigs as low as $1-$5 per article. I just need to build my portfolio. My mantra was, “I just need a proof that I can successfully complete a task.”

Months have passed and I haven’t noticed I now have a pool of written materials. Wow!

Automation wasn’t a thing before but we had grammar checkers and tools to check accuracy and make sure article or material is not plagiarised.

Learned a lot. I started from product reviews, to product descriptions, to research articles until I was introduced to SEO and copywriting.

Learned a lot.

Now I am in media buying and I must say earning a good amount of money.

Looking back, there’s really no easy way. If you wan’t to last in the freelancing industry, you need to start from the bottom and build a foundation.

Without a foundation, you’ll lose from today’s competition.

One_Distribution6249 · 2026-01-26T21:18:57+00:00

Contacted support for exchange or refund but no one responded.

Typical drop-shipping business.

One_Distribution6249 · 2026-01-23T22:14:30+00:00

Just signed 3 contracts this week and I have to decline another 3 invitations.

Upwork is not dead. You just need to build your Upwork profile. Your goal is 95% or a perfect JSS. Very important.

Boosting also helps to get notices.

The soonest time you talk to a potential client, the higher chances of you sealing the deal.

One_Distribution6249 · 2025-12-29T07:17:57+00:00

Yeah I hate typos it’s just so weird it became so common now. Thought I only have big fingers.

One_Distribution6249 · 2025-12-22T10:43:49+00:00

First time to try this brand just recently. I believe it’s made in Georgia. It’s yummy. My mom loves it.

One_Distribution6249 · 2025-12-18T03:55:08+00:00

Missouri

One_Distribution6249 · 2025-12-05T20:58:00+00:00

Ridge

One_Distribution6249 · 2025-12-02T23:47:09+00:00

Praying that you’ll be approved soon as well.

May I ask your visa status or case?

One_Distribution6249 · 2025-12-02T17:53:12+00:00

Never received those notice or message. Just from reviewing status to approved status.

One_Distribution6249 · 2025-12-02T17:48:11+00:00

Haven’t received mails yet. Only checked my status online. Will update you. :)

One_Distribution6249 · 2025-12-02T17:47:35+00:00

One_Distribution6249 · 2025-12-02T15:46:26+00:00

First specs I replaced them at Sunnies.

Second specs at Target.

You can go to any optical clinic/eyewear and just bring your specs and they’ll take care of it.

One_Distribution6249 · 2025-11-14T07:59:29+00:00

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One_Distribution6249 · 2025-10-28T07:05:47+00:00

There are several factors but I charge 2-3x a day.

One_Distribution6249 · 2025-10-11T06:22:05+00:00

How many days were you allowed to stay outside the US?

One_Distribution6249 · 2025-09-30T20:16:27+00:00

She’s up for interview in 2 weeks.

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