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So I sign my first contract on Upwork (yay!) and I get a notification.

I need to submit my About ID (Government ID)

I realized that I'm under 18.

I open a new tab, type my query frantically, and open the first result.

"You're not allowed to use Upwork until you're 18"

I guess I'll have to wait 2 years until I get an actual government ID.

By the way, I will be using LinkedIn and social media to build up my freelance reputation and clients. I don't know if fiverr throws the same BS at you (It doesn't)

This post should be seen by everyone who is under 18. We all know how hard it is to land your first client on Upwork, and trust me, you don't want an opportunity to be snatched away from you.

This just proves the CENTS commandments again. Freelancing on Upwork lacks control.

CENTS has so many practical applications, yet most of us don't realize this.
 
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Congrats on the contract, even if it didn't work out.

It's probably gonna be more challenging for you now, but in two years I bet you won't even need to use Upwork. Oh well, their loss :)

Good luck!
 

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Congrats on the contract, even if it didn't work out.

It's probably gonna be more challenging for you now, but in two years I bet you won't even need to use Upwork. Oh well, their loss :)

Good luck!
I have contacts with the client outside Upwork. Totally their loss :)

Just keep providing value and good juju will come your way.
 

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So I sign my first contract on Upwork (yay!) and I get a notification.

I need to submit my About ID (Government ID)

I realized that I'm under 18.

I open a new tab, type my query frantically, and open the first result.

"You're not allowed to use Upwork until you're 18"

I guess I'll have to wait 2 years until I get an actual government ID.

By the way, I will be using LinkedIn and social media to build up my freelance reputation and clients. I don't know if fiverr throws the same BS at you.

This post should be seen by everyone who is under 18. We all know how hard it is to land your first client on Upwork, and trust me, you don't want an opportunity to be snatched away from you.

This just proves the CENTS commandments again. Freelancing on Upwork lacks control.

CENTS has so many practical applications, yet most of us don't realize this.

Did you get on a call with the client? Schedule a call at a time that works for them and try to give value upfront, then ask if they'd rather take this off Upwork since they'll pay less AND you'll earn a bit more without the added fees. Obviously, you'll need to quote them a lower price for this to work, lol.

If they look at it as a red flag, explain that you're still 17 and can't sign the contract on Upwork since you don't have an ID yet. Probably won't help your case, but still worth a try.
 
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Did you get on a call with the client? Schedule a call at a time that works for them and try to give value upfront, then ask if they'd rather take this off Upwork since they'll pay less AND you'll earn a bit more without the added fees. Obviously, you'll need to quote them a lower price for this to work, lol.

If they look at it as a red flag, explain that you're still 17 and can't sign the contract on Upwork since you don't have an ID yet. Probably won't help your case, but still worth a try.
I have the guy with me outside Upwork.

I'd argue he's an angel.
 

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So I sign my first contract on Upwork (yay!) and I get a notification.

I need to submit my About ID (Government ID)

I realized that I'm under 18.

I open a new tab, type my query frantically, and open the first result.

"You're not allowed to use Upwork until you're 18"

I guess I'll have to wait 2 years until I get an actual government ID.

By the way, I will be using LinkedIn and social media to build up my freelance reputation and clients. I don't know if fiverr throws the same BS at you (It doesn't)

This post should be seen by everyone who is under 18. We all know how hard it is to land your first client on Upwork, and trust me, you don't want an opportunity to be snatched away from you.

This just proves the CENTS commandments again. Freelancing on Upwork lacks control.

CENTS has so many practical applications, yet most of us don't realize this.
Its a goverment thing most likely, if platforms like Upwrok could profit from 10 year olds legally, they would do it.
 

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