Couldn't we combine these options into disable webcam only and webcam plus microphone? I mean, if someone goes through the trouble of disabling a mic, they likely already disable webcams....
Thanks for asking. For me, the issue is not the quality of clients and work. I tend to keep my prices high which seems to filter many junk jobs. I'm also lucky in a sense that many jobs find me and not the other way around. I suppose what burns me out is the instability in income. I try to mix it up as much as possible with fixed cost and hourly jobs but most good thing eventually come to an end. Some days I'm lucky and good projects find me and we come to a mutual agreement quickly but occasionally I have a time gap in my daily schedule that needs to be filled. I'm not a developer or I'd work on a side project to fill my time. I typically spend any extra time on making a new, more thorough portfolio but then I'm reminded that the clock isn't running and I can't bill myself. Is anyone in the same shoes or have some advice?
Designer here, how can we solve this? I'd love to have my work peer reviewed because design is so subjective and I feel like I'm probably making elementary mistakes despite learning for years.
I freelance because I can't find traditional employment. Most of my income comes from Upwork - they take 20 percent of most gigs, a huge chunk by any standard. This article is just sponsored content - an ad piece for Upwork. I can't even imagine how much they are making by shaving 20 percent off of every gig... I'd go back to 9-5 any day for stability, benefits and a sane work schedule. In case you are wondering, I'm one of the higher priced users in my area of expertise so I have to be selective on projects I take. Even with some of the highest rates on Upwork I still struggle to make a decent living. Don't get me wrong, some days it feels awesome but others I feel like I'm putting in double time over the 9-5 guy.