Russell never considered himself an “office drone” -- his work at a breast cancer charity felt meaningful. But there was something standing in the way of him feeling truly fulfilled.“The charity … [Read more...] about Russell ditches his commute, works fewer hours, and makes more money ($100/hr) when he switches to freelancing
This engineer-turned-marketer realizes how much safer freelancing really is compared to a “regular” job
Tom had been growing increasingly frustrated with his corporate engineering job and often toyed with the idea of trying something new and different in the back of his mind. But when he and his wife … [Read more...] about This engineer-turned-marketer realizes how much safer freelancing really is compared to a “regular” job
Freelancing allows this web developer to have creative control over his business — and his life
Even though Josiah had a steady tech job, he couldn’t help but feel stifled by the monotony of the 9-5 lifestyle.“The office environment was sucking the life out of me. I sat in a cubicle all day … [Read more...] about Freelancing allows this web developer to have creative control over his business — and his life
Brenna figures out the Upwork puzzle and makes thousands in her first month — without ever applying for a single job
Brenna’s life abroad was everything an adventure-lover could dream of -- the perfect balance of excitement and stability.“After college, I moved to South Korea to teach English. It was an … [Read more...] about Brenna figures out the Upwork puzzle and makes thousands in her first month — without ever applying for a single job
Why TWO California mortgages are no match for this freelance copywriter
Josh and his wife spent years creating a life in Sacramento. For a while, it seemed like they had it all -- steady jobs, friends and family nearby, and their own home. But not long after welcoming … [Read more...] about Why TWO California mortgages are no match for this freelance copywriter
Copywriter makes $135/hour in less than a year and beats the “no-experience catch-22”
With Marley’s multidisciplinary degree nearly complete, freelancing seemed like a great way to gain some experience and narrow down her next move after college. But with classes, papers, and exams … [Read more...] about Copywriter makes $135/hour in less than a year and beats the “no-experience catch-22”
How Shajee – a Pakistani presentation designer – went from charging $5/hr to $50/hr on Upwork
Fresh out of college, Shajee did what most recent grads do: he found a job to pay the bills -- even if it meant long hours and low pay.“I finished school and started working right away. I worked 9 … [Read more...] about How Shajee – a Pakistani presentation designer – went from charging $5/hr to $50/hr on Upwork
No degree, no job history…no problem – how Cloe used Upwork to build a high-paying freelance career
A few years ago, Cloe was a typical college student – taking tests, writing papers, and chipping away at her diploma. But the arrival of her son changed her life in a big way…“Once I found out I … [Read more...] about No degree, no job history…no problem – how Cloe used Upwork to build a high-paying freelance career
This self-described skeptic used Upwork to build a successful virtual administration business from home
When Annie started freelancing as an administrative support agent, she was excited to enjoy the perks that would come with being her own boss.“In the beginning, there was this sense of grandeur … [Read more...] about This self-described skeptic used Upwork to build a successful virtual administration business from home
How Henrik broke into freelance marketing and worked his way to a $100,000 / year job
Henrik was an expert at building and optimizing Google AdWords campaigns, a platform for putting ads in Google search results. But at his job, AdWords was all he ever did, and he was starting to get … [Read more...] about How Henrik broke into freelance marketing and worked his way to a $100,000 / year job