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TL;DR; If you have the talent to do the sort of work these sorts of services require, then you have the ability to do it without them. Just my two cents here (with the caveat I could be talking out of my behind since I don't know these people), but I'd discourage anyone considering a career in freelance design/development from using these sorts of services. The hardest part of making a long term go at this sort of work is learning how to sell yourself and having the hard discussions about business, money, and commitments. Using these sorts of services rob you of that experience, and your working relationship ends up being more employee than independent, but without the hard fought protections employees deserve. What these services promise you is high quality projects, and an escrow service for getting paid. You can, and should, set these sorts of protections yourself. If you are going to try out these sorts of services as training wheels, be sure to carefully read anything they have you sign, and make sure it could never be used to impact your future, 100% independent career. |