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decub:

I wish I can understand this better

. I meant I browse with a modem. So I am asking if turning on the metered data will work to reduce my data consumption using a modem.

falcon01:
You are not alone Bro! ! I've switched off all auto updates turned all my connections to metered but my data is counting in gigabytes I Don taya sef

As in ehn... It has been 8k and still counting for my subscription for a month now o.

decub:

I'm surprised you still experience it after metering your connection cos I haven't experienced it on metered connection.

You don't even need to turn off updates.

Also ensure you're not using bluetooth tethering cos metering doesn't work for any connection beside WiFi.

Perhaps your window was ing updates before you metered but even At that, it will only prompt you to either continue or remind you later.

I mostly use a modem for my browsing then I switched to connecting with my phone's hotspot, does the metered data cover these two scenarios?

Thank you all for your comments!

Please, guys, I just got my system and it is consuming way too much data. My 4GB data plan gets exhausted within 4 days and I am scared I just might go bankrupt.
I have been on Google to search for solutions to the ish, I have implemented most of the recommendations i.e. metered data, controlling updates.
There has only been a slight difference in its data consumption.
Please, I need a more fast-action recommendation. I look forward to seeing your comments. Thanks.

olubankemi:


Nice.

If you are into writing and your proposals are not error free, you are very correct. So many Nigerians are into writing. I don't like writing, so I usr my work experience and it's being paying off. If anyone is not really good in writing, choose other skill or skills in which you know you can deliver well.

On your questions, I normally use direct transfer to my Nigeria @ 332/$. I get alert within 15 mins of ordering for payment. Fast and easy.

2: go to the eye clinic, see an optician. Get the recommended glasses.

Thank you!

Hi guys. Thank you all for your inputs. Victor101, thank you for creating this thread, it has impacted a lot of lives. I have 3 questions for the gurus and 4 tips for the newbies.

DISCLAIMER: This is my experience from working on Upwork, others might have a contrary opinion to this. I am also a newbie like you, so you might learn a thing or two.

Newbies.
- If you know your writing is just about average, stop bidding and try to hone your writing skills. Work for top writers like topsquino, he might criticize your writing, but once you can deliver articles requiring little to no corrections to him, your clients on Upwork will be quite easy to please.
- Keep bidding, but only for relevant job posts. You all know the drama of 'too many proposals without securing a job'. Avoid falling into that by bidding on only jobs whose eligibility you meet and you can deliver top quality for. (If possible, specialize in a niche till you get a JSS).
-Treat your freelance life as a career, try to invest in it. Your investment can pay strong dividends in future. By investment I mean get those things that would make your writing better.i.e a Grammarly and a Copyscape .( I got the two for less than #10k and I must say it has been instrumental in making my proposal stand out.
- Finally, when you secure a job, OVER DELIVER. No grammatical blunders, well edited, incorporate stories, fun quotes, go to authority sites for your research, hyperlink etc.

Gurus
- I am about to make my first withdrawal, which would you consider to be the best withdrawal method considering the exchange rate?
- I am having issues with my eyesight due to the glare of the computer screen, I can almost swear my vision is getting blurry. Do you know a reputable place I can get a computer anti-glare glasses? Or do I have to go to an eye clinic?
- Lastly, what is the best data plan to subscribe to? I don't understand why Glo is saying I am using 4gb in 4 days.

Thank you!

WalkerMichael:


Thank you so much sir!

Hi Michael. In the same shoes with you. Have you been able to get one?

victor101:


@chrome001 Congrats and I understand the excitement..

You said:

1."Do I start tracking every time I carry out research on the article?" Yes.

2. "What if I am a slow writer, wouldn't that lead to more hours being billed to the client?" You can discuss with the client to extend the time limit, ask if you can add manual time (Time not tracked) or basically give a round figure that you would like to bill for the job.( For hourly job some times I do tell my client that I would likely bill $200-250 so he knows beforehand.) This would allow him extend the weekly limit or approve the additional manual time fee accrued for that week. SO for this question it all boils down to communication! of course every time you expend on the job must be billed for. You are even suppose to bill for extended interviews/samples etc, but that's for another level.

3. "Or is there supposed to be a specific number of hours to be dedicated to writing an article?" There isn't any specific number of hours to be dedicated to writing an article. You're the master of your craft, and you're on Upwork to make money. So make your money( Na you get the Knife and Yam).

4. "What are the cons and pros of working on an hourly contract?" Hourly contract is the best form of contract on Upwork, because it has Upwork protection, in that hours properly billed on the team App is hour paid for by the client. Manual time isn't paid for except you communicate with the client and he/she approves the added manual time. In short, I advise not to add manual time in hourly jobs, track all the time on the job through Upwork team app, that way, you fund is guaranteed. Note: Recently Upwork do clamp down of contracts where manual time was added and the client didn't approve off, so you must communicate with your client and make sure he/she understand and give the go ahead before adding manual time over the weekly limit. Best still, request that the client make a bonus payment to you instead.


I may have answered your questions. Well,If I'd not kindly revert. Cheers

Thank you for taking the time to explain extensively. My questions have been well answered. Thanks!

victor101:


Inherent risk on withdrawals, and eminent ban.

Hi Victor. Thank you for your contributions to this thread over the years. I just got my first (hourly) contract on Upwork. I am pretty excited and don't want to botch the job.
I don't really get how the hourly contract works. The client specified a 5 hours per week limit. Do I start tracking every time I carry out research on the article? What if I am a slow writer, wouldn't that lead to more hours being billed to the client? Or is there supposed to be a specific number of hours to be dedicated to writing an article? What are the cons and pros of working on an hourly contract?
Please, I welcome other insightful comments from anyone that could also be of help.

akagson:
I know many people have this Grammarly lifetime but I don't know how. Please how to I get it?

Hi. Please, where did you eventually get your Grammarly lifetime from? I also need to get one.

oylam:
Hi, any freelancer looking for work should please send me mail. I've a project that I need some help with. It's simple too

You have got mail.

go4success:
This was exactly what I did. I landed my current project with one of such bids.

I would definitely put this into action.Thank you.l

go4success:
You need to work on your profile, then keep bidding. I also just got my first major project on the platform.

Thank you for this.

go4success:
But exchangers buy Skrill too?

Hi, I have been on freelancer for a while now and I have not been able to secure a job. Please any tips for me ? Also, if you have any article you want to outsource, I am a good writer.

Hi Everyone. I have taken my time to learn how to write good articles and I have written for those who outsource articles so I believe I am ready to Upwork. However, my dream was cut short when Upwork kept refusing to approve my . 3rnest, Victor101 or any other guru here I need your help. Thanks in advance.

Anybodie:


You can't be so sure

I sent you an email. Please check your mail box.

The eyes. She looks like one of the army of the dead in GOT.

I think that is a leather jacket. I have seen similar ones in boutiques.