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Can You Get Rich on UpWork?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 9:49 pm

UpWork is a great platform for freelancers to get started on their journey to financial freedom. It’s a simple and straightforward way to start building your client base, and the potential to make a lot of money is there if you’re willing to put in the work.

I’ve been freelancing for about two years now, and I’ve been able to make a comfortable living entirely through UpWork. I’ve worked with clients from all over the world, on projects big and small. The beauty of UpWork is that there’s always someone looking for help with something, no matter what your skillset may be.

If you’re thinking of starting out on UpWork, or are curious about whether or not you can make good money on the platform, here’s my experience.

I started freelancing shortly after I graduated college, when I realized that I didn’t want to work a 9-5 job. I had some experience with web design and coding, so I started bidding on projects that were within my skill set.

PRO TIP: There are many scams on Upwork that promise easy money for little work. Be very careful before accepting any offers on Upwork, and make sure to research the person or company you are working with before beginning any project.

At first, it was slow going. I didn’t get many bites on my proposals, and the ones that I did get were for very low pay.

But I kept at it, and after a few months I had built up a good reputation on the platform. I started getting more and more clients, both repeat clients and new ones.

The pay gradually increased as well, until I was able to replace my full-time income with the income from freelancing. It took about a year to get to that point, but since then my earnings have only continued to grow.

So can you get rich from UpWork? Absolutely.

It might take some time and effort to get there, but if you’re willing to put in the work then the sky is the limit. Thanks for reading!

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.