As a freelancer, you’re always looking for new opportunities to score great clients and grow your business. But what happens when a client asks you to work for free?
It’s a tough situation to be in, but it’s one that freelancers face all the time. You don’t want to seem like you’re not willing to negotiate, but you also don’t want to work for free.
So, can you work for free on UpWork?
The short answer is no. UpWork has a strict policy against accepting payment for work outside of the site. This means that if a client asks you to work for free, you won’t be able to get paid through UpWork.
However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t work for free at all. If you’re willing to work with a client outside of UpWork, there’s nothing stopping you from doing so. Just keep in mind that you won’t be able to get paid through UpWork if you do.
In conclusion, working for free is not something that we would recommend as it takes valuable time away from finding paying clients. However, if you do choose to work for free, just remember that you won’t be able to get paid through UpWork.
