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FREELANCER

With Freelancer.com, you submit bids to perform work for employers who could be located anywhere in the world.  Once you submit your bids, you may receive an offer to work for one or more employers.  You choose what types of projects you want to work on and your work hours (in most cases).  After you have accepted the offer, you start working on the project.  Projects could be local locations where you show up to work or online positions where you can work anywhere you have the necessities to do the job.

You have to be careful of what projects you accept, because some employers are scam artists who try to take advantage of you.  Most of the actual employers; however, are very dependable and pay you quickly once the project is completed.

The hardest part of the job is submitting the bids and waiting to have your bids accepted.  The most enjoyable part of the job is completing the projects satisfactorily and reading the rave reviews once the project is completed.

What I liked about online freelance work is the following:
1- The pay is good and guaranteed.
2- Projects are more diverse and more challenging
3- Meeting clients from all parts of the world.
4- Eliminating the need for daily commute.

What I didn't like:
1- The inconsistency of work and pay. 
2- The load of managing, executing and training is entirely on me to determine.
3- Most projects were done solo.

But I didn't find these points inconvenient, I welcomed the challenge and the change of pace and decided to take it as an opportunity for both professional and self development learning the various skills and concepts needed to become a successful artist.

I don't want to bother the readers with all the details, but basically, as soon as you ACCEPT the project, you're immediately charged a fee of 10% of the project bid amount, regardless of whether the employer even verified their payment method!

The worst consequence of that is the fact that if something happens with the project, and you and your client mutually agree to Cancel it, you can do it, however, the initial project fee the site took will NOT BE REFUNDED. It' makes no sense, and it is absolutely cruel to freelancers.

Let alone the fact that the clients can basically receive the finished product and simply decide to cancel the project with imaginary reasons, the site will NEVER support the freelancer/worker in case of any dispute. 

Because of the above mentioned reasons, which basically kill any probability of Freelancer.com growing into a BETTER marketplace, my mark is 1 star, and if I could, I would rate it - 10

Thank you for reading

What is the best part of working at the company?
Hello. Thank you for your job notices. I'll be honest, I've never done any technical writing, more fictional/short story and screenwriting. Just wanted to get that out there. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I've worked more for producers (hoping to get a movie made) so I think the most stressful for me, if they talk about collaborating/co-writing and then change their minds or take a long time doing what they've discussed.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
There are often quiet or uncertain times and then a lot of researching and discussing things back and forth.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I don't work for a company, more freelance right now with two producers (associates) working together.

freelancer.com is the worst website out there. I tried to work with them for almost a year, even paid for 2 months of membership but all I could find were scammers and their support is not doing anything. The membership gives you more bids but it's the only perk you get because the website itself is a scam. It's very difficult to advance in any way, you need reviews to get seen among other freelancers but as a newcomer you will be put at the end of the list. I rarely seen such a bad website. They can provide some of the worst experiences for freelancers. Not worth anyone's time, I highly suggest you move along and try a different website. 
Money earned: 20$
Time spent: 6 months
Money lost: 80$


why are zero stars not an option???

I am an expert in my field and thought, from all of the positive ads, that Freelancer.com would be a way to make some good side income. I was bullied into paying for a membership (by the way, none of their memberships are free, though advertised as such), and I was never given better exposure to real jobs. I sent "bids" on jobs and never received responses, and the only responses I got from "employers" were scams - individuals with absolutely NOTHING VERIFIED except their email (how is this allowed on a job website????) and constantly asking for communication outside of Freelancer.com. I reported every suspicious message with ABSOLUTELY NO RESPONSE OR ACTION TAKEN BY FREELANCER. This company is a complete joke and a scam itself. 

•	identify and analyses an organization’s strengths and weaknesses, and respond to opportunities and threats in the marketing environment
•	set goals for market share and growth
•	develop and implement appropriate strategies by selecting, segmenting and targeting markets, and promoting products and services to those markets
•	make decisions regarding products, and service
•	determine an approach to pricing and set prices for products and services
•	make decisions regarding the distribution of products (such as taking orders, warehousing, stock control and transport), manage store image or undertake direct marketing
•	develop plans for advertising, sales promotion, public relations, personal selling and sales management
•	Undertake marketing audits to monitor sales performance.

My experience with Freelancer.com has been less than satisfactory. While the platform offers a wide range of projects and freelancers, I have encountered several challenges that hindered my overall experience.

The user interface can be confusing, making it difficult to navigate and find quality opportunities. Additionally, the competition among freelancers often leads to unrealistic pricing, which can undervalue skilled work. Communication with clients has also been inconsistent, leading to misunderstandings and delays.

While there are some positive aspects, such as a diverse project pool, my overall experience has been disappointing. I believe there is significant room for improvement in both user experience and support for freelancers on the platform.

A typical day involved building responsive UI, fixing bugs, and collaborating with designers and backend developers. I learned modern front-end frameworks, clean coding practices, and performance optimization. Management was supportive and encouraged learning and innovation. The workplace culture was professional, collaborative, and deadline-focused. The hardest part was meeting tight deadlines while maintaining code quality. The most enjoyable part was seeing designs come to life and improving user experience through my work.

I bid on two eerily similar job postings within a few minutes of activating my account and linking my Paypal. I immediately had to retract my bid on both jobs and report them as fake postings because I received a message from one stating they'd like me to go to an external website and "submit a deposit" that would be refunded. Sure.

That's not even the worst part. Please someone explain to me why this company sets itself up as an automatic payment (to WITHDRAW money) on your Paypal account from the get go? I wasn't informed I'd be paying monthly just to use the site.

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