Getting Paid as a Freelancer

[iksmith]

I’ve worked with over 100 creators on different freelance sites such as Fiverr and Upwork. Being a creator as well, I can tell you that most of us have one common pain point. When TF will we get paid. And why TF am I being paid so low. Notice how I ended both statements with a period. That’s because it’s not even a question anymore, it’s a statement. The freelance market is saturated with millions of creators who are willing to work for dirt, driving down the value of quality work and quality clientele. And no, I’m not saying this to discourage those creatives that are just starting. I’m only emphasizing that creatives are in demand for a reason! If we’re in a hot market, then why aren’t we driving the price? Why are we settling for less. Why are we giving away $1 for every 5 dollars we make? Have you actually considered how the market takes advantage of us when they need US?

My goal isn’t to start a rebellion. My goal is to acknowledge that I recognize the value in a creator. I recognize the value in being a freelancer and being an independent. I want you to recognize that too. Creation is an art. Whether it’s photography or animations. Graphic designs or full stack development. This world can’t run without us.

I’m creating a community for creators. A true platform to establish independence. Charge what you want. Get paid ON TIME. Earn the profits you deserve and how you deserve them.

Sign up. You won’t regret it.

[gregjor]

In any market, competition gets most fierce at the bottom. Upwork and Fiverr and so on sit at the bottom for the majority of freelancers using them. Those platforms encourage bidding prices down, competing against hundreds or thousands of people who can live on small money, terrible clients who expect something for nothing, and then taking a big cut off your earnings.

Instead of looking to reform or replace those platforms, or persuade the world to pay more, find your own clients and charge according to the value you add. Get off the low-end piecework treadmill. Plenty of freelancers make good money and maintain long-term relationships with customers who pay on time.

[iksmith]

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[IllinoisRefugee]

Oh, you should start a rebellion and all those that give away their services are driving the market lower and that's how it works in capitalism. Refine your trade, be clear on the terms (payment) and get it based on deliverables or in phases of the development/creation.

[verdverm]

In capitalism, you can also provide a superior product and charge a premium. Not all participants are racing to the bottom, typically it is the more profit without effort focussed ones doing that. The middlemen if you will, taking a slice of the pie without adding value