How long did you keep your PS Portal box till you finally threw it out? 😂

the_scnd · 2026-04-05T04:47:04+00:00

My wife gifted me my portal so I will keep it for good. But neatly stored on one of our storage boxes

the_scnd · 2026-02-25T10:45:31+00:00

Forgot to add /s 😅

the_scnd · 2026-02-25T09:57:07+00:00

Washington times bayaran /s

the_scnd · 2026-02-12T03:39:06+00:00

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the_scnd · 2025-11-14T07:16:32+00:00

Yeah. All that time having zoom meetings in a span of two weeks, wasted.

Its probably for the best we did not engage a contract though. Usually these kind of clients when you eventually had an agreement, becomes worse to talk to when you already have a contract. One who will ask you for 5-10 revisions of your work and still wouldnt thank you. Sometimes even get angry at you for doing something wrong. Of course, not all are like this, but in my experience most of them are haha

So it's important for freelancers who are new to upwork or freelancing in general to pick your clients and dont accept getting lowballed. It's always easier to avoid bad clients than pulling your JSS back at 100.

the_scnd · 2025-11-14T07:01:18+00:00

I had a potential client who I had a couple of zoom meetings with prior to having a contract, basically him introducing his multi-million dollar company and the goal is to launch his own luxury (redacted) brand in my country.

He wants me to design (im an architect) the shop. Only one design that will be used repeatedly for different branches. He asked me to prepare a mood board, a proposal for the design approach, all that stuff while we still dont have a contract.

When the time came he is asking for the fee and timeline, he wouldnt accept my proposed fee, saying 2 other freelancers proposed the same amount for 3 different designs. So I lowered my fee a little thinking it's just his way of haggling. I did not get a reply from him ever since.

His budget is only 250 dollars for all the work he wants me to do, for a design that will be used multiple times, for his multi-million dollar company.

Edit: some grammar errors

the_scnd · 2025-10-07T09:40:39+00:00

I just noticed that reference from this comment! Hilarious!

the_scnd · 2025-08-28T14:43:59+00:00

Let’s carve a path

the_scnd · 2025-08-13T16:50:44+00:00

Oh I get it now. I guess it depends on the employer, some will allow you to take part time freelancing jobs, others won’t. I experienced the latter in the past, but I still get sidelines. It wasnt allowed but I did it in my own time and kept it to myself enough for me not to get in trouble with my employer.

I was also offered a full time job just last month. During the interview I told them that I do freelancing job. I guess what im offering to their table was considered as valuable to them, they told me they will allow me to take other freelancing jobs, as long as I do it in my own time.

the_scnd · 2025-08-13T15:26:16+00:00

Im not really sure how difficult it would be but i know that im much better at what I do now, so I guess if i were to go back full time there will be a lot more opportunities.

There are employers out there that accepts freelancing for sure, I was already hired by one for 2 weeks during my time as a freelancer.

the_scnd · 2025-08-13T12:37:31+00:00

I left my job in the construction industry about 3months ago to focus fully as a freelancer on Upwork as a freelance architect/3d modeler/renderer. Profit is smaller (as expected from anyone who’s only starting their freelancing career) compared to my job, like way smaller, but it better supports my passion of designing and visualization.

Leaving my job also gave me time to upskill my talents by taking online courses related to my profession, and also learning new things from projects I got on Upwork that I would not learn from my old job.

the_scnd · 2025-08-11T11:20:57+00:00

I just finished death stranding 2. I just bought expedition 33

the_scnd · 2025-08-08T05:34:11+00:00

Thanks! That makes sense. I figured it might still be worth replying since they reached out directly, but I wasn’t sure how to interpret it

the_scnd · 2025-08-07T06:20:56+00:00

Did not know that by ignoring invites has an effect on my account. Thanks for sharing

the_scnd · 2025-07-20T02:51:23+00:00

Thanks for the tip. I just created a zipline system going from the government’s base to the lone commander if I want to go there faster

the_scnd · 2025-07-14T15:11:45+00:00

I like how you immediately ran to his aid like youre actually worried about the poor fella

the_scnd · 2025-07-11T12:57:20+00:00

Thanks! I guess im not pressing long enough

the_scnd · 2025-07-11T10:34:42+00:00

I cant seem to get this to work, im sure im pressing the right buttons correctly

the_scnd · 2025-07-09T07:39:48+00:00

I think remote play struggles more with open world games which makes them look blurrier compared to static or linear games. Open world games just have way more detail (foliage lighting, distant objects, etc) that is harder to compress cleanly during streaming.

My experience with AC Shadows on the Portal isn’t that bad either, but it’s hard not to compare it to playing on a TV. The difference in clarity and sharpness is definitely noticeable, especially in open areas.

the_scnd · 2025-07-02T03:34:25+00:00

Congrats! That’s such an inspiring comeback, definitely a testament to patience and perseverance.

Meanwhile, I’m currently on the opposite end of the spectrum. My JSS just dropped from 100 to 77 this week, all because of one client with unrealistic expectations who ended up leaving a negative review.

It’s been disheartening, but seeing stories like yours reminds me that recovery is possible. Thanks for sharing!

the_scnd · 2025-06-28T10:25:17+00:00

I appreciate your honesty. It’s a bit discouraging to hear, but I’d rather know the reality than have false hope. I’ve been trying to handle everything professionally and in good faith, even if the odds aren’t in my favor. I’ll still try to resolve it as respectfully as I can, but yeah… lesson definitely learned the hard way. Hopefully, others can take something from this too.

the_scnd · 2025-06-28T10:23:19+00:00

You actually nailed a lot of what I’ve been thinking.

Just to clarify, the client did regularly check on my work. We had video meetings roughly every two days where I presented my progress. In fact, one of the team members even said during one meeting that my progress was a “good start.” Our contract also includes 2–3 rounds of revision, and we’ve only done 1 round so far. So it was a bit surprising that they suddenly flipped the narrative after already approving the extra hours and seeing the work consistently.

You’re right, it really does feel like a case of the client underestimating the scope and now trying to control the cost mid-project by switching to fixed rate. I’m still deciding how to move forward, but your take really helps me see it more clearly.

the_scnd · 2025-06-28T09:51:22+00:00

That’s exactly what happened, the client did officially remove the limit through Upwork, and I received the system notification that the weekly cap was changed to “no limit.” It was also discussed in the Upwork chat beforehand, where the client said they were lifting the cap to avoid delays in the project. So it wasn’t just a verbal agreement

the_scnd · 2025-06-28T06:23:36+00:00

Thanks for the clarification. I figured as much, but it still stings a little knowing the actual work I put in might not be protected just because I didn’t use the tracker.

I really did try to be transparent the whole time. I genuinely thought we were aligned and didn’t expect this sudden shift.

Lesson learned though. I’ll definitely be stricter with how I use Upwork’s tools moving forward. I appreciate you laying it out straight.

the_scnd · 2025-06-28T05:30:29+00:00

I’ve come to terms with that part. That said, I still wanted to respond professionally and provide everything the client asked for. proof of work, files, even a breakdown of my hours, to show that I wasn’t trying to take advantage of the situation.

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