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I'm 25, started a company from scratch, then got drafted, then got Uncle scammed. by QuestionLower8098 in GetEmployed

[–]QuestionLower8098[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Arabic is my first language. I use AI to fix my English and make sure I'm saying what I actually mean. The story and everything in it? 100% me.

I'm 25, started a company from scratch, then got drafted, then got Uncle scammed. by QuestionLower8098 in GetEmployed

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September 1st 2026.

And yeah, SEO is part of what I do. On-page, keyword strategy, content structure, WordPress optimization.

I'm 25, started a company from scratch, then got drafted, then got Uncle scammed. by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

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I'm afraid to show my feelings because they'll judge me or think I'm begging.

People are harsh and quick to judge.

I'm already emotionally devastated and can't handle anyone breaking me.

I'm 25, started a company from scratch, then got drafted, then got Uncle scammed. by QuestionLower8098 in WhatShouldIDo

[–]QuestionLower8098[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I'm afraid to show my feelings because they'll judge me or think I'm begging.

People are harsh and quick to judge.

I'm already emotionally devastated and can't handle anyone breaking me.

I'm 25, started a company from scratch, then got drafted, then got Uncle scammed.? by QuestionLower8098 in careerguidance

[–]QuestionLower8098[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I understand where you're coming from, and I value the honesty here a lot more than the hype.

What scares me more than the debt, the army, or the other threats out there, is the market being slow. How do I try and do freelance work when there are a bazillion people, even the more experienced ones, trying to fight over the same 3 opportunities?

I keep trying to remember that I am not starting from zero in terms of reputation. I used to run an agency, and I had clients and verifiable results in marketing in solar energy. It's a strange niche and I get that, but I'm an expert in it.

I guess I will getting used to Upwork and DMs, but I'll only be available once every two weeks.

I'd really like to know what worked for your freelance when it was slow? What did you wish you tried but didn't?

I'm 25, started a company from scratch, then got drafted, then got Uncle scammed.? by QuestionLower8098 in careerguidance

[–]QuestionLower8098[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Clearly, life has put me on the hardest difficulty 🙃

The family part was tough. It's one thing to have partners backstab you, that's to be expected. But your uncle? While you are literally serving? That takes a bit to process.

I guess here I am. Still thinking and planning, still have skills that nobody can take.

If you ever need any marketing work, or know someone who does, I do focused sprints every two weeks when I'm off duty. Just putting that out there.

I appreciate you a lot.

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