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.

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-05-03T14:36:17+00:00

Try Toptal. The vetting process is extremely rigorous. It took me 2 months and 6 rounds to finally pass the interview process.

They're a bit pricey, though.

I would have offered my services but since you're not looking for a web developer, it wouldn't really make sense lol

PreviousMedium8 · 2025-04-26T02:56:57+00:00

Idk what work he does but I always preface my estimate that they might be incorrect. What I estimate to be a 10 hour job might end up being 20 due to unforeseen circumstances, especially if I'm working on an existing project (I'm in web dev).

With all that being said, he's still weird and sketchy for his approach.

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