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by lowkeyokay 2720 days ago
If you are worried about Upwork's reputation, choose Toptal instead. I have no connection with them other than having worked with freelancers from them a couple of times. They've been great. I have also come to know one of their devs personally, and he had only good things to say. He is now employed full time by a company for whom he used to work for through Toptal.

However, having six months of experience, Toptal might not hire you. As someone already posted, I'd advise you to find a team and gain some experience. Having a deadline, and a customer with very high expectations - perhaps set by your initial promises - is sure path to a very stressful worklife. Don't do it.

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Toptal is taking 50-100% of your rate as commissions according to my estimations. Do you think it's reasonable?