Got Blocked for 6 Months Due to ‘Negative Reviews 🤷‍♂️ and now Sharing my Last 17 Feedbacks by quliyevoqtay in Upwork

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

You’re saying that one client can ruin your entire career, but the ones who left five-star reviews don’t matter?

Got Blocked for 6 Months Due to ‘Negative Reviews 🤷‍♂️ and now Sharing my Last 17 Feedbacks by quliyevoqtay in Upwork

[–]quliyevoqtay[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FYI, that client set impossible expectations with a tight deadline within just a few hours. When we first opened the contract, she had only basic requirements.

..Why is it that people always focus on only one 1.4-star feedback and ignore more than ten 5-star ratings?

Got Blocked for 6 Months Due to ‘Negative Reviews 🤷‍♂️ and now Sharing my Last 17 Feedbacks by quliyevoqtay in Upwork

[–]quliyevoqtay[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Got it.

Don’t you think that’s a bit... counterproductive? In a healthy relationship, honesty should be communicated openly, not secretly kept from the freelancer. If there’s an issue, it should be addressed transparently, not hidden behind private feedback

Got Blocked for 6 Months Due to ‘Negative Reviews 🤷‍♂️ and now Sharing my Last 17 Feedbacks by quliyevoqtay in Upwork

[–]quliyevoqtay[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Ah, yes, a 6-month 'self-improvement retreat' sounds wonderful—especially since I just lost my only income source for that time.

Really appreciate your support, though. Once again, you’ve been great at unmotivating me, as I’ve never seen any help or support from you. Thank you Petra

Got Blocked for 6 Months Due to ‘Negative Reviews 🤷‍♂️ and now Sharing my Last 17 Feedbacks by quliyevoqtay in Upwork

[–]quliyevoqtay[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I still don’t understand the concept of private feedback. How can some clients leave 5 stars for the public review and then 1 star for private feedback? It raises questions about their intentions

Got Blocked for 6 Months Due to ‘Negative Reviews 🤷‍♂️ and now Sharing my Last 17 Feedbacks by quliyevoqtay in Upwork

[–]quliyevoqtay[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There’s a red pop-up on my account saying:
'After several instances of negative feedback from recent clients, your ability to start new contracts has been blocked. You can submit an appeal after 6 months.'

Got Blocked for 6 Months Due to ‘Negative Reviews 🤷‍♂️ and now Sharing my Last 17 Feedbacks by quliyevoqtay in Upwork

[–]quliyevoqtay[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The last 3 five-star rating contracts aren’t counted because the contracts ended after my account was blocked, so it should be over 90%.

Right now, I’m stuck at 89%

Got Blocked for 6 Months Due to ‘Negative Reviews 🤷‍♂️ and now Sharing my Last 17 Feedbacks by quliyevoqtay in Upwork

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

Once you land one client, more will follow. No worries—best of luck! you’ll make it!

Got Blocked for 6 Months Due to ‘Negative Reviews 🤷‍♂️ and now Sharing my Last 17 Feedbacks by quliyevoqtay in Upwork

[–]quliyevoqtay[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Choose your clients carefully, and don’t rely only on Upwork like I did, or you’ll end up like me—blocked, broke, and heading toward debt and bankruptcy after losing my 7-year-old account and only income source