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Become a Freelancer Online

    Disclaimer: The link provided MAY contain affiliate links. Upwork is a platform used by many freelancers. It connects freelancers to clients. For example, a client would post a job, for a full-time data entry clerk, from either a particular location or any location with the language requirements. A freelancer would then assess the job posting, and apply if they meet the requirements. Now Upwork doesn't only have jobs for data entry clerks. It can be anything. From long-term jobs to short terms and even gigs. There are even commission-based jobs. This is probably my favourite of all the freelancer platforms because I believe it caters to beginners a lot. So, how can I join?  Registering with Upwork is very easy. All you need to is sign up, and create a freelancer account. The process is very easy. You will need to upload a very clear and professional photo of yourself, to upload, so get that camera ready. Can I use my phone or do I need my computer? So for the majority of jo

Is working from home worth it?

Should You Work From Home? Before this Pandemic, I had no idea work-from-home jobs existed. Now, I knew there were people that would work from home when they were sick, but not work remotely at home, at all times. Unfortunately, I am one of those people, that have become unemployed during the pandemic in 2020, and had to find another job. I searched and searched, and was constantly unlucky, as unemployment had risen. A lot of businesses failed to survive this global pandemic. I cannot even count the number of companies I sent resumes to, as there were so many. It's like thousands of people sending a resume to a position, that only has a single vacancy open. About a month ago, I became aware of remote, work-from-home jobs. Imagine that. Imagine there are jobs that you can do from home, anywhere in the world. Maybe it's too good to be true? Well, I certainly thought so. I kept researching and realised these companies are actually real and are willing to employ individuals from e