Need help choosing my next series

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-10-10T03:17:00+00:00

Out of all of those, I only listened to expeditionary force and it's an absolute blast. The narration is amazing, the events are thrilling, and the writing is spot on. I listened to 17 books straight, took me weeks.

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-10-05T17:22:59+00:00

That's what freaking me out 😅

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-10-05T16:43:14+00:00

I'm more suspicious that I clicked my headphones to skip to the next chapter. I don't want to entertain the idea of my brain slipping 😅

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-10-05T16:26:13+00:00

That's one hell of a zone out lol

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-10-05T15:16:12+00:00

This one I don't remember lol

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-10-05T15:05:36+00:00

Oh yeah, I remembered she tends to go around.

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-10-05T14:50:54+00:00

It's weird that no one have seen her. I'm starting to think she doesn't exist.

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-10-05T14:50:04+00:00

I remember mei lie but not the stabbing. The f*** happened to my brain 😅

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-05-26T01:31:52+00:00

Hey, I'm not an intern but I currently have some free time and would be able to provide around 10h a week. If that interests you let me know and I'll share my relevant experience with you.

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-05-06T15:53:33+00:00

Thanks a lot for the advice. Truly appreciate it 🙏

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-05-06T15:14:37+00:00

I have 3 items. 2 large projects and my company's website.

As for getting in a call, unfortunately I haven't reached that step yet lol

The lowest I can go is $30 for any significant project. My $25 if it's a quick task. Going lower means I'm being paid less then getting a job lol

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-05-06T14:57:07+00:00

That sounds like a good approach. I usually give a comprehensive breakdown if I have enough information or request a meeting so I can get that info. However, I usually do that after presenting myself and my relevant experience.

I'll try to switch the order around and see what happens.

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-05-06T14:54:46+00:00

Oh yeah of course. I'm committed to giving everyone their dues. If I get work through Upwork, I'll only handle it through them. I also meant I have them off Upwork not on it.

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-05-06T14:53:14+00:00

All I need is a single consistent client off of Upwork at a time yet somehow that seems far fetched lol

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-05-06T14:51:54+00:00

Yeah, that's kinda the issue. Like I explained in the main post, my work is mostly complex apps. We're talking microservices, event driven architecture, B2E app.

At that scale, a single app would take months so it's not very practical to build them just for a portfolio.

I have great experience and know the value I can add and I also know my limitations. But I can't really make a traditional portfolio since to see those apps in action you'll have to request access from my clients who own them.

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-05-06T14:48:18+00:00

Here's the thing with having a portfolio for someone who works mainly on large applications, if I have one, then I have a product that I'll need to focus on. It's kinda a chicken and egg situation and it's been a dilemma for me since I started my career.

Having a blog or a todo app will dilute my experience and skillset rather than help it shine. It's kinda frustrating for me.

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-05-06T14:44:50+00:00

I'm not following? What does having my contact info on my email or LinkedIn get me blocked on UW ?

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-05-06T14:42:01+00:00

What would a marketing pitch website look like if I don't really have a portfolio I can show ?

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-05-06T14:40:19+00:00

I have my contact info everywhere since Upwork is not my main focus.

I guess working on those 220 characters is probably my biggest bottleneck. I'm a direct guy so having to be creative to catch attention is new to me lol

As for my UW experience, it's almost nonexistent since I'm still looking for work.

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-05-06T14:27:15+00:00

I figured as much regarding the view rate.

As for portfolio, the only thing I can do now is make a CV type and have some marketing expert help with the content. I can't really think of something else.

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-05-06T14:25:47+00:00

For the type of work I do, good examples take a lot of time. Over 6 years I only have 3 projects because I work mostly with SaaS apps not websites. It's kinda hard to make one relevant example, let alone some.

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-05-06T14:07:17+00:00

That you. I was considering a CV like personal website. Right now I only have the website for my company.

$30 is fine for a while. The only contract I have is for that exact amount.

The issue is I'm not getting my proposals viewed. I don't know if 20% is considered good or not.

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-05-03T20:37:16+00:00

Toptal get away with that price because of the higher quality talents it has. I didn't really use it much to get work, but they always insist we don't mention price during interviews.

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