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Can You Live Off of UpWork?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 10:02 pm

There’s no question that UpWork is a great platform for freelancers. It offers a variety of opportunities for those looking to make some extra money or start a new career. But can you really make a living off of UpWork?

The answer is yes.. but it takes some hustle.

For starters, you need to be strategic about the types of clients and projects you take on. It’s not enough to just be good at what you do – you need to be able to sell your services and convince clients to hire you.

PRO TIP: While Upwork can be a great platform to find work and make some extra money, it is not a sustainable way to make a living. The platform takes a 20% fee for every job completed, which means that you would need to find and complete five jobs just to make minimum wage. In addition, the quality and availability of jobs can be very inconsistent, so it’s not a dependable source of income.

And even if you are able to land high-paying projects, there’s no guarantee that the work will be consistent. You may find yourself going through long periods of time with little to no work, and then suddenly getting bombarded with requests.

So if you’re thinking about using UpWork as your sole source of income, it’s important to have a backup plan in place. That could mean having another job or some other source of income to fall back on when work is slow.

But if you’re willing to put in the work, there’s no reason why you can’t make a great living off of UpWork. Just remember that it takes more than just talent – it takes hustle, dedication, and a bit of luck.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.