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#RI-69aa7dcd·3 months ago·
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“Upwork charges jobseekers to apply for positions”
What Actually Happened
Upwork's pay-to-play model creates a capital-intensive bidding war, undermining best hiring practices
What I wish I knew
"The true cost of applying for positions on Upwork"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Be cautious of platforms that prioritize capital over competence"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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