If you haven't landed your first client, let me tell you why you shouldn't give up just yet. (Advice for Newbies, Part 1)
If you're a newbie at freelancing and have not been successful yet, don't give up just yet. I hope I can inspire you by sharing my story.
When I was 17 years old, I sold sim cards as a part-timer, but the pay was not enough to help fund my college tuition fee.
A year later, I Googled opportunities online and came across oDesk (now Upwork). Signing up was easy! 18 na ako, may valid IDs, pwede na magopen ng bank account. Also, I was very confident because I thought I was really good at writing.
But it took me a year before landing my first client. When we wrapped up the project, she gave me a 5-star rating and a positive review. Plus, she recommended me to people in her network.
I'm now 32. 14 years later, I'm still doing freelancing as a side hustle. I've gained confidence to make introductions to clients who might need my services without using a platform like Upwork. And I haven't thought about quitting yet because I'm still doing what I love and that is writing.
Do your best to get that ONE GOOD CLIENT, build your relationship with that client and everything will change.
Advice #1: Ratings or positive reviews aren't just about getting things done. It's about BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP that lasts.
And when you're already doing freelancing, don't build a "magkakapera naman ako kasi may side hustle ako" mindset. Think "sa susunod na araw pwedeng bigla akong mawalan ng client." It helped me stay humble and grounded. It taught me to value my hard-earned money and spend it on more important things.
Advice #2: Upgrading the quality of your life doesn't mean buying everything you want. Instead, FOCUS ON THINGS YOU NEED TO BE BETTER AT WHAT YOU DO.
For example, maybe upgrade your set-up so it can keep up with the tasks. Or buy a gadget that you can use to improve your productivity. Whatever it is, find a reason why you need to get it instead of why you want it.
I'll share these for now and will write another one during my free time. See you later!
If you're a newbie at freelancing and have not been successful yet, don't give up just yet. I hope I can inspire you by sharing my story.
When I was 17 years old, I sold sim cards as a part-timer, but the pay was not enough to help fund my college tuition fee.
A year later, I Googled opportunities online and came across oDesk (now Upwork). Signing up was easy! 18 na ako, may valid IDs, pwede na magopen ng bank account. Also, I was very confident because I thought I was really good at writing.
But it took me a year before landing my first client. When we wrapped up the project, she gave me a 5-star rating and a positive review. Plus, she recommended me to people in her network.
I'm now 32. 14 years later, I'm still doing freelancing as a side hustle. I've gained confidence to make introductions to clients who might need my services without using a platform like Upwork. And I haven't thought about quitting yet because I'm still doing what I love and that is writing.
Do your best to get that ONE GOOD CLIENT, build your relationship with that client and everything will change.
Advice #1: Ratings or positive reviews aren't just about getting things done. It's about BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP that lasts.
And when you're already doing freelancing, don't build a "magkakapera naman ako kasi may side hustle ako" mindset. Think "sa susunod na araw pwedeng bigla akong mawalan ng client." It helped me stay humble and grounded. It taught me to value my hard-earned money and spend it on more important things.
Advice #2: Upgrading the quality of your life doesn't mean buying everything you want. Instead, FOCUS ON THINGS YOU NEED TO BE BETTER AT WHAT YOU DO.
For example, maybe upgrade your set-up so it can keep up with the tasks. Or buy a gadget that you can use to improve your productivity. Whatever it is, find a reason why you need to get it instead of why you want it.
I'll share these for now and will write another one during my free time. See you later!