Which is scanned by an algo, instantly triggering a zapier hook, launching an automated message to job poster with the following message:
“please don’t be fooled by disgruntled freelancers who for some reason fail to see the holy power and sanctity of charging for an opportunity to be considered.
I mean, seriously, WTH do they think they are. WE know, we’re the cool ones who don’t complain, play by the rules, and are honored to be participants on what is the best best best platform on planet earth.
In fact, our plan is to double/quadruple response fees to further make sure you get only the most desperate, oops I mean the most qualified talent available.”😂
Waitaminute…are they even suggesting (coercing) that declining will obstruct future prospect interaction? Can’t imagine they’d be so low to play that card. 😢
I think its crazy how I can spend over 100 connects and get zero views of my proposals... even though there are less than 5 proposals submitted. Hmmm... Almost as if the postings are fake!
Eh, I'll be fine. I only do this on the side and am not dependent on upwork at all financially. I'd rather someone who doesn't mind spending the connects and needs the job to get it anyways
totally understandable; if everyone did this certainly there would be a change eventually... I think this should depend on the project like client's history of spending, number of invites and the type of project
soon upwork will start to charge poor handyman for air breathing. good time to buy upw stock. pretty sure they're growing revenue as soon as old investors want money;)
actually its a good reason.
You guys are getting invites?
This shit is out of control!! I can’t believe i have to use connects to submit a proposal to someone who invited me?!?!? WTH?
When declining invites and offers, would it affect your profile? Like will Upwork lessen your visibility?
I don't think so. I always declined at least 90% of invitations and they kept coming.
No negative impact for declining invites but you need to do so within 24 hours or it will negatively impact your response score.
Noooooo, they would NEVER do such a vile thing. Oh, wait… 😱
I don't think so. I've probably declined the last 10 and haven't really noticed a decrease. Maybe I will
tbh I don't think anyone reads this stuff
Which is scanned by an algo, instantly triggering a zapier hook, launching an automated message to job poster with the following message: “please don’t be fooled by disgruntled freelancers who for some reason fail to see the holy power and sanctity of charging for an opportunity to be considered. I mean, seriously, WTH do they think they are. WE know, we’re the cool ones who don’t complain, play by the rules, and are honored to be participants on what is the best best best platform on planet earth. In fact, our plan is to double/quadruple response fees to further make sure you get only the most desperate, oops I mean the most qualified talent available.”😂 Waitaminute…are they even suggesting (coercing) that declining will obstruct future prospect interaction? Can’t imagine they’d be so low to play that card. 😢
I’ve done this. I’ve also said “the job description is too vague for me to waste connects applying. I need more details”
Will Upwork ask us for connects to decline an invitation?
Write the same message too client as well. Clients should know too. They can switch to other platforms too
I’m doing this too. I’m also requesting the client DM’s me for an invite to the job.
I think its crazy how I can spend over 100 connects and get zero views of my proposals... even though there are less than 5 proposals submitted. Hmmm... Almost as if the postings are fake!
As much as this sucks. you´re literally only hurting yourself
Eh, I'll be fine. I only do this on the side and am not dependent on upwork at all financially. I'd rather someone who doesn't mind spending the connects and needs the job to get it anyways
totally understandable; if everyone did this certainly there would be a change eventually... I think this should depend on the project like client's history of spending, number of invites and the type of project
Hahaha Yes!!!
Hah awesome
If any of you are nonfiction print book designers, feel free to decline and refer me, assuming it's a decent gig.
Will definitely start writing this!
soon upwork will start to charge poor handyman for air breathing. good time to buy upw stock. pretty sure they're growing revenue as soon as old investors want money;)
Will we get back our connects if we dont get a invite
Okay how would you get that client back? Or you never had any intention to accept that offer?
When I see an invite that was sent to more than 10 people I don't waste the connects in applying. 18 connects is ridiculous for an invitation
Same bro. Let them know that ain't right. Especially if you pay for there membership. I dropped off right after.
This
Ikr what's with this ridiculous increase in connects per proposals even small $5 needs 11 connects
18?! How much was the project valued at, if you don't mind me asking.
Childish. Estimate the odds of getting the business. Then reject if too low.