Results
- 01
Upwork usability issues
92/100Freelancers relying on Upwork for work opportunities are experiencing significant challenges with the platform's functionality and job availability.
- r/UpworkI spent 2 weeks tracking ghost jobs on Upwork. 19 screenshots later, I'm done being quiet about this.
- r/UpworkUpwork is no more for freelancers
See all 23 problems on the Freelancers page, with 9 more quotes for this one
- 02
Client retention challenges
92/100Freelancers dealing with the loss of major clients and assessing client relationships.
- r/freelanceJust lost my biggest client
- r/freelanceIf you decide to downsize your clients, how would you go about culling the ones you no longer want to work with?
See all 15 problems on r/freelance, with 1 more quote for this one
- 03
Client payment disputes
89/100Freelancers facing issues with client payments and project scope changes.
- r/freelanceClient ghosted me twice… then used my whole proposal to “build the app himself with ChatGPT”
- r/freelanceClient said my rate is too high. Feeling embarrassed and down
See all 15 problems on r/freelance, with 11 more quotes for this one
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- 04
Freelancing job scams
86/100Freelancers concerned about identifying genuine job opportunities amidst scams.
- r/freelanceDo people actually get hired and paid from Reddit freelance jobs?
- r/freelanceHow can you tell the difference between someone who wants to hire you and a scammer?
See all 15 problems on r/freelance, with 7 more quotes for this one
- 05
Freelance client ghosting
84/100Freelancers struggling with deadline management and client communication.
- r/freelanceI keep missing deadlines — it’s the 5th client now and I feel like I’m ruining everything
- r/freelanceI want to shut down my freelance business
See all 15 problems on r/freelance, with 10 more quotes for this one
- 06
Digital nomad lifestyle concerns
80/100Digital nomads navigating the changing landscape of remote work and its impact on their lifestyle and income.
- r/digitalnomadIs the Golden Age of Digital Nomading Over?
- r/digitalnomadHow is digital nomad life in your 30s?
See all 23 problems on the Freelancers page, with 3 more quotes for this one
- 07
Freelancing burnout
78/100Freelancers feeling overwhelmed by difficult clients and contemplating the future of their freelance careers.
- r/freelanceI want to shut down my freelance business
- r/freelanceI think I’m done with freelancing because of clients like this...
See all 23 problems on the Freelancers page, with 2 more quotes for this one
- 08
Client management dilemmas
76/100Freelancers seeking clarity on how to manage client relationships, particularly in follow-ups and client retention.
- r/freelanceClient paid me $1500 then disappeared… do I follow up or just leave it?
- r/freelanceClient offered to introduce me to contacts after a job, never followed up-should I reach out after month?
See all 23 problems on the Freelancers page, with 3 more quotes for this one
- 09
Client onboarding challenges
72/100Freelancers face hurdles in converting leads to clients, mostly due to client delays and pricing discussions.
- r/freelanceOur biggest bottleneck isn't the work, it's waiting for clients to do their part. Anyone else?
- r/freelanceSpent $200+ on Instagram ads, got 8 DMs, zero clients. What am I doing wrong?
See all 23 problems on the Freelancers page, with 2 more quotes for this one
- 10
Freelancing scams awareness
72/100New freelancers facing scams as they start in the freelance market.
- 11
Entry-level job search
71/100New freelancers looking for their first opportunities in online job markets face significant barriers to entry.
See all 23 problems on the Freelancers page, with 4 more quotes for this one
- 12
Follow-up with inactive clients
71/100Freelancers wondering about the best practices for engaging past clients.
See all 15 problems on r/freelance, with 2 more quotes for this one
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