@u/Forward-Grocery83596 months ago · 1 year after8/10RegretEnded stressful freelance projectClient was overly demanding and critical, affecting my mental healthWhat I wish I knewTo set boundaries and prioritize self-careFreelancingUi/Ux Design340See their advice
@u/Proof-Vacation-4376 months ago · 1 year after2/10Settledoverwhelmed by management and planningenjoying the process but overwhelmed by tasksWhat I wish I knewplanning and organisation can be improvedFreelancingNew Freelancer420See their advice
@u/vali_tronaru7 months ago · A few years after2/10SettledDonate skills to charitiesGot paid work through charity connectionsWhat I wish I knewBe genuine in volunteeringFreelancingClient Acquisition110See their advice
@u/Salt-Attention-29237 months ago · 1 year after1/10SettledOffer small paid test taskOffered small paid test tasks to nervous clientsWhat I wish I knewPaid test tasks reduce trust gapFreelancingClient Acquisition300See their advice
@u/Tryhard_3147 months ago · 1 year after5/10MixedCold email, use Upwork, network in personI was overwhelmed by anecdotal adviceWhat I wish I knewActual methods that workFreelancingFinding Clients130See their advice
@u/Entity-Forty7 months ago · 1-2 months after2/10Settledcharge a 25% premium for rush jobsincluded a rush fee in the retainer agreementWhat I wish I knewclearly communicate expectations in the contractFreelancingRetainer Agreement120See their advice
@u/Interesting_Story3387 months ago · 1 year after1/10SettledImproved project start processRealized importance of upfront project planningWhat I wish I knewNailing down 'done' and approval upfrontFreelancingBusiness Management390See their advice
@u/tnyv1per7 months ago · every year since 2020 after2/10Settledchose freelancing full timeexperienced growth in clients and workWhat I wish I knewnothingFreelancingMarketer130See their advice
@u/Top-Engineer99397 months ago · years after1/10Settledfigured out a winning structurestructured approach increased win rateWhat I wish I knewstarting with client's problemFreelancingWriting Proposals70See their advice
@u/Toricorey917 months ago · 1 year after8/10Regretgetting leads, pricing conversations scare clientsI struggle to convince clients my work is worth moneyWhat I wish I knewclients are more prepared than I thoughtFreelancingPricing70See their advice
@u/Hot-Art-39677 months ago · 1 year after2/10SettledApproached acquaintance for freelance workOffered web development services to acquaintance's businessWhat I wish I knewBe prepared for rejectionFreelancingBusiness300See their advice