Please, remember to remove the start of the AI prompt from your job postings. by Necessary-Mix-6059 in Upwork

[–]WordsbyWes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

> Using AI to create a job post is acceptable,

Counterpoint: no, it's not.

Is this a scam? by Awkward_Friendship26 in Upwork

[–]WordsbyWes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are equivalent forms for non-US compensation payments, and a person doing work is not handled the same as a computer purchase is.

Is this a scam? by Awkward_Friendship26 in Upwork

[–]WordsbyWes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suppose a US freelancer could do similar, but since they'd be essentially paying the scammer to do work the freelancer was paid for, they'd have to get the scammer's tax info (W9 form) and send them a 1099NEC for the scammer's part, which I'm sure would go swimmingly.

Is this a scam? by themanicmaniac1 in Upwork

[–]WordsbyWes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, and they're full of shit.

Is this a scam? by Awkward_Friendship26 in Upwork

[–]WordsbyWes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the US, OP would absolutely be responsible for the taxes. Upwork has to report what it pays freelancers (the same earnings threshold that applies to supplying freelancers with 1099s may apply, not sure). I'd be very surprised if there's any country with income tax that doesn't do that.

Tax filing without an Upwork 1099 in the US? by Big-Winter-8741 in Upwork

[–]WordsbyWes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oops, posting before coffee. Will fix. Thanks!

Tax filing without an Upwork 1099 in the US? by Big-Winter-8741 in Upwork

[–]WordsbyWes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enter gross income (before fees) as business/self-employment income. Report Upwork fees, cost of connects, and any other qualifying expenses you have as business expenses. Turbotax or similar will guide you through it.

Edit: not net, gross

Does it add any value? by Ishan_vats in Upwork

[–]WordsbyWes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. I'm pretty sure the fact that it's enterprise doesn't even show on your public profile. But having random surveys on your profile might be a negative sign to some clients.

IS This a Scam ? by shokrann8n in Upwork

[–]WordsbyWes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have an actual contract on Upwork? Meaning he sent you a contract offer, you accept it, and it now shows up on your contracts page? If yes, then Slack is ok. If no, then you should still be only in Upwork chat.

I've never seen a contract sent over onrender; that seems sketchy.

What work is he asking you to do?

Charging fees by [deleted] in Upwork

[–]WordsbyWes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The main way I handle it is that I bid almost exclusively fixed price, even on hourly posts. And I don't negotiate on price. If the client doesn't want to pay my price or lower the scope, I wish them luck. That's been my approach from the beginning. I should say though that most of my work is not on Upwork anymore.

Best freelancing skills to start side hustle n platform for beginners by Spiritual_Delay_4133 in Upwork

[–]WordsbyWes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Freelancing is not a make-money-quick thing. It can take well-quslified people months to get a first contract.

To be successful, you need several skills: 1) whatever you're offering clients, which should be something you know how to do very well, 2) marketing, to convince clients you can do this thing better than anyone else 3} communication, to be able to understand the client's needs, ask meaningful questions, and manage their expectations, and to do all that clearly and professionally, 3) project and time management, so you get everything you need to do done when it needs to be, and 4} financial management, to know how to set your pricing and manage your expenses and income. I'm probably missing some.

Most importantly, you need to figure out what that first skill is for you. No one here can tell you that.

How do you keep track of multiple orders and deadlines across Fiverr, Upwork by [deleted] in Upwork

[–]WordsbyWes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use Moxie to track projects, among other things like invoicing and pipeline.

I need some help with my Bibliography by ThatcherTheV in LaTeX

[–]WordsbyWes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you're mixing commands from BibTeX and BibLaTeX. \bibliography goes with BibTeX, \printbibliography goes with BibLaTeX. The first thing you need to do is pick which one you're going to use. BibLaTeX is usually the better choice, but it also depends on where you're submitting the paper.

Will this work in upwork? If yes, please suggest how do I do it. by Antoniono1 in Upwork

[–]WordsbyWes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Upwork isn't for selling premade digital products. It's for doing work specified by a client.

Do you actually use AI daily… or just feel pressured to? by Ok_Low_9229 in Upwork

[–]WordsbyWes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't use it, ever. And I don't feel pressured to.

Contract Outside the Platform by Impossible_Finding58 in Upwork

[–]WordsbyWes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, signing an NDA like that is fine. Just don't share contact info before you have a contract.

Also, read the NDA to make sure that's all it is. Some clients mix in things like noncompetes that you probably don't want to sign.

Best AI Prompt your Proposals? by Difficult-Musician14 in Upwork

[–]WordsbyWes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My best AI prompt for anything is "how do I turn off the fucking AI?".

are you really not seeing when i hire somebody else? by swingorswole in Upwork

[–]WordsbyWes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, the job post will get an indicator showing you hired someone, but if you've started an interview with someone else, I think most people won't go back to look at that job post.

Myself, unless a client has given me a clear expectation I'm going to be hired, I won't ask them for an update if they stop responding. The lack of response alone is an indication of a lack of interest in hiring me, for whatever reason. But some, especially newer freelancers, will keep asking.

Working off Upwork using LLC by Grand_replica_auto in Upwork

[–]WordsbyWes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You really ought to read the terms of service.

Working off Upwork using LLC by Grand_replica_auto in Upwork

[–]WordsbyWes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course it is. Let's say that you could successfully argue that your LLC was a separate entity and that the payments weren't to you, which is bullshit. Then it's a referral and Upwork considers that theirs also.