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Any remote workers / freelancers on here?

DaisyDuck

Hello

Like many people, I'm experiencing some "income disruption"... I know I'm good at what I do and have in-demand skills (instructional design) but marketing really isn't my forte and relying only on referrals is too precarious. I would love to know whether anyone else creates their income whilst working 100% (or mostly) remotely. How do you get work? Have you any experience of using freelance marketplaces like upwork, fiverr, worksome, peopleperhour etc? What works/doesn't for you? 

many thanks in advance

Daisy

PS I'm a freelancer (set up as a limited company with me as the only employee/director) so I don't qualify for any of the government support for small businesses during covid. I live alone and don't qualify for any disability benefits despite formally diagnosed with ASD, so I need to find a solution.

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  • in reply to DaisyDuck

    Sometimes use eBay if I’m desperate. But otherwise no. There is no real protection on any of these sites. You’re basically at the mercy of their mods who are often children working in places like the Philippines or other third world countries. If you get any issues there is nothing you can whatsoever. No matter what they try and tell you. 

    Word press is the easiest option with real advisors etc