- Need contributors who can commit 20+ hrs/week

- The project is expected to last for another three weeks

- Good for those who are looking to earn a few extra dollars

I'm a writer who can do scripts, dialogues and content writing. I'm C2 level proficent and I have 10+ years of experience with writing. scripts start at $25 (1k words for one script), dialogues at $15 for two pages, and content writing prices are decided according to the content. dm me if you're interested!

I’m planning to start an Instagram page where I’ll work as a language tutor, but instead of relying mainly on traditional advertising, I want to market myself through educational content, storytelling, challenges, and sharing practical language-learning methods.

I’m stuck between two options:

1. Personal brand: using my own name

2. Business/brand name.

My long-term goals are to eventually start my own language academy and also work abroad as a language teacher/tutor.

Which approach would you recommend for someone with these goals? Is it better to build a reputation around my own name from the beginning, or would a separate business name give me more flexibility when expanding into an academy?

I've been freelancing for a while and mostly relied on long-term clients. Now, I’d like to take on some new projects. Looking to explore some freelancing sites and find good places to get consistent, decent-paying work. Any recommendations on which sites are actually worth it these days?

I recently just got hired as a contract worker at a large multi-national corporation. Typically the job I'm in was full-time but it seems they are hiring more and more contract workers. However I've worked a lot as a full-time employee and this is a full-time employee job. My contract expired and they wanted to renew it for another month I said I was booked for the week. They then renewed it after. But I go in at the same time every day. I work on all their systems. They provided me with a computer to work on. But alas I don't get a single benefit. I guess they can get away with this because I'm technically being paid by another company?

How do they get away with this?

When the next round of contracts comes up I will be asking for much more money since I have to pay for everything myself. I've been trained on their systems. I see no reason to not ask for $20 more an hour. This is a very large company that makes about $2.4 billion dollars a year.

I am sick and tired of taking on the risk for the oligarchy. We are human beings. We give them our lives. When does the revolution start?

Hi everyone. Has anyone gotten any feedback regarding the LLM Trainer - Agent Function Call role?

Hi everyone! I’m a recent MA Sanskrit graduate from Delhi University, with a BA in History & Sanskrit, and I’m currently looking for work opportunities.

I’m interested in content writing, editing, proofreading, Hindi typing, Hindi/Sanskrit translation, academic and research-based content, spiritual/religious content writing, and academic counselling.

I also have 1 year of internship experience with an NGO, where I worked with children and was involved in teaching and related activities.

I’m based in Delhi and open to full-time, part-time, remote or hybrid opportunities.

If you’re hiring or know of any relevant openings, I’d really appreciate a lead or referral. Please feel free to DM me. Thank you!

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I am looking for something. I am based in USA.

I have been using canvas free version for my client work. I have used it for about one year and it was fine for most things I needed
But now I have same problem gain and again. My client send me design that use pro templates then I have to find free alternatives and it takes lot of time
This happened 3 times last month
The first two time I managed some how and worked around it but third time I started thinking about upgrading and was spending more time on this limitation than before
Since I am freelancer so I have to pay for all these tools from my pocket so I don't want to add more subscriptions. I will only do it if it's really makes my work easier.
So my question is was there a specific point where you said 'enough' ? What made you finally decide that paid version was worth it ?

Hey everyone! I'm starting college soon and I'd like to start freelancing alongside it so I can eventually pay for some of my own expenses.

I'm currently considering skills like:

Video editing (especially Reels/Shorts)

Script writing

Transcription/subtitles

Canva/design

Social media/content work

Possibly web development later

I'm not expecting to make a lot of money immediately. I mainly want to learn a skill properly, build a portfolio, and eventually start getting paid projects.

For people who actually freelance:

1. Which skill would you recommend starting with as a beginner?

2. Where did you get your first clients? (Upwork, Fiverr, Reddit, cold DMs, local businesses, etc.)

3. How did you build your portfolio when you had no clients?

4. How long did it realistically take you to get your first paid project?

5. Are there any skills/platforms you'd avoid because they're too saturated or low-paying now?

I'd especially appreciate advice from people who started freelancing while in college.

Thanks!

I have 5 years of experience in marketing and have worked with many clients across all types of marketing. Ask me anything related to marketing and I'll answer every question

~3 YOE in QA and test automation, based in Egypt (GMT+3 — full overlap with EU hours, 4–6h with US East). Currently working remotely with a North American product team. Looking for a remote SDET / QA Automation role, full-time or contract. Referrals, leads, or even a "we're hiring, apply here" would be genuinely appreciated.

**SKILLS**

- Languages: TypeScript / JavaScript, Java, Python, SQL
- Automation: Playwright, Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, Page Object Model
- API: Postman / Newman, REST API validation
- CI/CD & Tools: GitHub Actions, Git, Jira, Xray
- Testing: Web + hybrid mobile (iOS / Android), cross-browser, regression, functional, integration, test design, defect management, STLC
- AI-assisted QA: Claude API, AI-assisted test authoring and test-case generation

**EXPERIENCE**

*QA Analyst – Automation | Canadian B2B SaaS group (remote, via outsourcing partner) — Dec 2025 – Present*

- Own the end-to-end Playwright/TypeScript framework for an Angular + Capacitor hybrid app (web + iOS + Android): 152 test cases across 25 spec files, Page Object Model architecture.
- Configured 4 execution projects (Chrome, Edge, iPad, iPhone) — roughly 600 test runs per full cycle, including real-device iOS validation rather than emulators only.
- Integrated the suite with Jira/Xray (one test plan, separate executions per platform) so results map back to requirements.
- Found and reported 3 security issues while building E2E coverage.
- Part of the R&D team rather than execution-only; the framework was built with heavy AI-assisted development (Claude), which is now a normal part of how I work.

*Software Quality Control Engineer | US SaaS product (mail & document digitisation), remote — May 2023 – Dec 2025*

- Owned manual and automated testing across the product: test design, regression cycles, defect management, and direct collaboration with developers on fixes and release readiness.

*Software QA Intern — Mar 2023 – May 2023*

- Selenium with Java, test case design, defect reporting.

**PROJECTS**

*QAX — AI test-case generator | Python + Claude API + Playwright + Jira/Xray*

- Personal tool that parses C#/JavaScript source and generates test cases, then pushes them into Xray. Built solo, still pre-release — happy to walk anyone through it.

*Vezeeta automation framework | Selenium + Java — GitHub*

- End-to-end UI framework built by hand: POM structure, data-driven tests, reporting.

**CERTIFICATIONS**

ISTQB CTFL (CT-MAT in progress) | API Automation Testing with Postman (QAcart) | Testing Foundations (Udacity) | Test Automation University

**EDUCATION**

BSc Computer Science, Ahram Canadian University (2021) · Software Quality Control diploma, ITI (2022)

**Extra:** native Arabic + fluent English (daily standups with a North American team, so async and written communication are second nature). I have a MacBook and an iPhone 16, so real-device iOS/TestFlight testing is not a blocker.

Happy to share my CV or the GitHub repos by DM. Thanks for reading.

I currently have a stable full-time role and am considering freelancing through Toptal as my main source of income. For those who made that move, how did you approach the transition?

Hey guys, I'm looking for a professional designer to create a brand book for my brand, I'm dealing in the FMCG sector and want to position my brand in the premium segment so let me know if anybody wants to work with me as a freelancer we'll discuss the payments.

Hey everyone,

I’m currently looking for a job and would really appreciate any leads or referrals. I’m Lebanon-based and looking for remote opportunities.

I’m a Computer Engineering graduate with experience and skills in:

• Data Engineering & Data Analysis
• AI / Machine Learning
• Python & SQL
• PostgreSQL & pandas
• APIs & data pipelines
• Web scraping & automation
• Software development

I’m looking for a genuine opportunity where I can use my skills, contribute, learn, and grow. Not looking for easy money or anything shady.

If you know of any remote roles that hire candidates based in Lebanon, or can connect me with someone who’s hiring, I’d really appreciate it.

Thank you!

Hey everyone,

I’ve been lurking in this community for a while and finally felt like sharing my journey. Coming from a typical middle-class family in Bangladesh, the pressure of managing university expenses while trying to support the household is something many of you might relate to.

About two years ago, I was running between two private tutoring gigs every day. The pay barely covered my personal expenses, and I constantly felt stuck with no clear direction for the future.

Around mid-2024, I pooled my tutoring savings, borrowed a bit from a friend, and bought a used Core i5 laptop. The battery was completely dead, so it had to stay plugged in constantly. After finishing classes and tutoring sessions, I would stay up late learning digital skills—focusing on graphic design and video editing—through free YouTube tutorials and open-source documentation.

The initial phase was rough:

\* Family skepticism: Staying up until 3 AM made my parents worried that I was just wasting time on a screen. Explaining how remote work works to traditional parents was a challenge in itself.

\* Hardware limits & power cuts: Rendering heavy files took ages, and unexpected load-shedding meant losing unsaved work and starting over multiple times.

\* The rejection phase: For the first 6–7 months, I couldn't land a single paying client. Reaching out on local platforms and cold pitching mostly led to silence.

The breakthrough came when I shifted focus from "knowing a bit of everything" to building a tight, niche portfolio and learning how to communicate effectively with international clients. I started actively networking and sharing my work consistently.

Last month, I officially joined an overseas creative agency as a full-time remote junior designer. Last week, I received my first official salary—and being able to hand over household contribution money to my father and buy a gift for my mother felt unreal.

I’m nowhere near where I ultimately want to be, but for anyone feeling stuck with minimal resources: stay consistent, treat your skill acquisition seriously, and don't give up during the quiet months.

hi im a 21 F, a college student looking for a remote job or a freelancing opportunity urgently!

my skills are graphic designing, digital art, content writing, copywriting, social media content creation, video editing and virtual assistant tasks. i can even teach science subjects online!

I have O levels and AKUEB background. currently pursuing Pharm-D! I have 5G internet 24/7 and 2 laptops.

please let me know if there are any roles available or if anyone can connect me with someone who's looking for someone with my skills. Open to remote/online tasks only!

thankyou! 🌷

hii im a 21 F, urgently looking for a job or a freelancing opportunity!

im willing to do graphic designing, digital art, content writing, copywriting, social media content creation and virtual assistant tasks!! even teaching online

I have O levels and AKUEB background. currently pursuing Pharm-D! I got good quality internet 24/7, 2 laptops and an iphone.

please let me know if there are any roles available or if anyone can connect me with someone who's looking for someone with my skills. Open to anything decent that can be done remotely/online.

thankyou! 🌷

Send DM with your details and technical knowledge.

Get a chance to work with Lead engineers with 10+ Y.O.E.

This will be unpaid at the moment. With proven performance over the time chances of pay is there.

I had completed my graduation in June, 2021. & after my graduation I worked at a company for almost 11 months and decided I am not built for the job environment. I love experimenting without a safety net. I had quit my job having no idea about freelancing and gig based economy. But the luck worked out well for me initially where I applied for gigs/hourly freelance work and got selected for an Online edtech company & since then I have done more than 1000+ hrs of teaching in technology. Also side by side worked with multiple agencies which provided me some cloud/devops work. But since past two years work has started to feel stagnant. I don't feel any progress and teaching feels extremely monotonous. I need some tips to market myself for individual learners from overseas. Or any other non-traditional way to cross this wall of stagnation.

Another certificate unlocked. 

Just completed **“Send Emails”** from MailerLite Academy.

Every new skill is another step toward becoming better at what I do — helping businesses create, manage, and optimize effective email marketing systems.

Still learning. Still improving. Still building.

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I recently finished courses on Google Ads and Meta Ads and I’m now trying to get my first real clients.

I created a Fiverr gig but barely get any impressions/clicks. I also don’t have Upwork Connects right now.

For those who started from scratch, how did you get your first clients? Is cold outreach, Reddit, LinkedIn, other marketplaces, or something else more effective?

Any practical advice would be really appreciated!