Category View · 14,457 Outcomes Total
Decisions about
Freelancing.
Explore thousands of structured choices related to Freelancing. Dive into what people wish they knew beforehand, tracked longitudinally.
Freelancing Overview
31%
average regret rate from live outcomes. Drops significantly over time.
Insight
11
recorded outcomes in this category alone.
The Freelancing Regret Curve
Detailed aggregate statistics and longitudinal curves for this category are being calculated from the dataset.
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overwhelmed by management and planning
enjoying the process but overwhelmed by tasks
Regret Level2/10
Improved project start process
Realized importance of upfront project planning
Regret Level1/10
Ended stressful freelance project
Client was overly demanding and critical, affecting my mental health
Regret Level8/10
Offer small paid test task
Offered small paid test tasks to nervous clients
Regret Level1/10
Approached acquaintance for freelance work
Offered web development services to acquaintance's business
Regret Level2/10
Cold email, use Upwork, network in person
I was overwhelmed by anecdotal advice
Regret Level5/10
chose freelancing full time
experienced growth in clients and work
Regret Level2/10
charge a 25% premium for rush jobs
included a rush fee in the retainer agreement
Regret Level2/10
Donate skills to charities
Got paid work through charity connections
Regret Level2/10
getting leads, pricing conversations scare clients
I struggle to convince clients my work is worth money
Regret Level8/10
figured out a winning structure
structured approach increased win rate
Regret Level1/10