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I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by Dremca(m): 1:53pm On May 12, 2023 |
I have been struggling with landing jobs on upwork and fortunately for me, I applied to one last night and the client replied back and we did interview and was given a quick test task to do which I did and sent to him, only to plug my laptop to charge so I could hop on the zoom call to finalise with the client, NEPA took light and not quite long, my laptop went off and neither do I have a smartphone I could have used for the call. I just checked back this morning after the so called NEPA brought back light and saw that the client has hired someone else, I really feel pained that after struggling to land a job and this particular one came but lost it because of NEPA. I will never forget this day and I am waiting for who will come and tell me to be a patriotic Nigeria. This country is a mess. Any country that can give 24/7 power supply is far better than Nigeria even if is Sudan. I feel pained! 2 Likes |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by doggedfighter(f): 1:53pm On May 12, 2023 |
Sorry about your experience. Even if you give up on Nigeria don't give up on your ability to get many more jobs. Nigeria happens to us all on daily basis but 2 Likes |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by alpharoyalty: 2:08pm On May 12, 2023 |
Mr man, go and get a Gen for Pete sake. 1 Like |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by doggedfighter(f): 2:14pm On May 12, 2023 |
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Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by sunday478(m): 2:27pm On May 12, 2023 |
Don't worry use the same strategy you used in getting this one another one will come. Getting a clients attention is a good sign. I am not on upwork yet, but I talking from buyer request experience on fiverr. 3 Likes |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by alpharoyalty: 2:54pm On May 12, 2023 |
doggedfighter: You don't have to make excuse for him. Do whatever it takes, legit, to make your business successful. 3 Likes |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by Maxxim: 3:08pm On May 12, 2023 |
rule 1 get the essential tools available. if you can't afford a big gen or inverter atm get I better pass my neighbor, same with the smartphone too. Sorry for the loss, better ones are on the way. 1 Like |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by Millz404(m): 4:17pm On May 12, 2023 |
Bro go to mechanic around if you don't have money to buy new gen, tell them to find you small gen, you will see for small money, put fuel in the gen for times like this, you fire the gen up. Don't put your hope in nepa even for one day especially when you have something serious to do. 1 Like |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by Sheriman(m): 4:55pm On May 12, 2023 |
Dremca:I always say this country kills dream idea talent in you. You can imagine my he just experience due to poor electricity in Nigeria. Giant of Africa that can't produce steady light for citizen. Rubbish country |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by Sheriman(m): 4:59pm On May 12, 2023 |
Millz404:Na waa oooo. Reason why all these European tech companies no want to employee Nigerians. Having a tech meeting with your white boss and suddenly NEPA took off light. Your own don be that |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by Sheriman(m): 5:00pm On May 12, 2023 |
Maxxim:Na money too E go take buy am now. Nigeria no be country. |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by worried222: 6:38pm On May 12, 2023 |
Dremca:What’s your niche? What services do you render on upwork? |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by qtguru(m): 6:56pm On May 12, 2023 |
Dremca: The battery is bad ? 1 Like |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by Dremca(m): 7:24pm On May 12, 2023 |
Frontend development worried222: |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by Dremca(m): 7:31pm On May 12, 2023 |
I have been applying since today and no client has replied. I don't think there is any amount of money I would earn that will convince me to remain in this country. Now I know why many people with full time white collar jobs in big companies still leave Nigeria. Ordinary 24/7 electricity, I won't see and someone will convince me to remain in this country and be patriotic. God forbid bad thing! This country is a big disappointment. 3 Likes |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by Maxxim: 8:00pm On May 12, 2023 |
Sheriman:I know but he could still hustle those through other ways at least to have stable setup before applying to gigs, that popular sayings that "when preparation meets opportunity 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by worried222: 8:18pm On May 12, 2023 |
Dremca:Same here. What stack? |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by Maj196(m): 8:22pm On May 12, 2023 |
This one weak me |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by keymatt(m): 8:35pm On May 12, 2023 |
Pls I need tips in this upwork thing. How do I go about it? I seriously need dollars 💵 to invest in something. |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by doggedfighter(f): 8:44pm On May 12, 2023 |
alpharoyalty: Tough love I understand ! |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by Dremca(m): 8:49pm On May 12, 2023 |
React worried222: |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by worried222: 8:59pm On May 12, 2023 |
Dremca:Truly web development is saturated but keep pushing. I have a full time job as a frontend dev for over 8 months now but I am still looking for side remote gigs. Keep pushing bro, don’t give in. |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by Dremca(m): 9:01pm On May 12, 2023 |
Lol, what do you need it or is the pay not good worried222: |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by worried222: 9:10pm On May 12, 2023 |
Dremca:Pay is above 200k so it’s average I think. I have enough time because I don’t write codes everyday. I’m also looking to escape from the prison so yeah I need money. |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by pocohantas(f): 9:11pm On May 12, 2023 |
Keep going. That is just one of the reasons you would lose a remote job. A lot of clients know Nigeria has power issues. How? Previous experience with Nigerian freelancers or hearsay. There is also the issue of integrity and (maybe) racism. So it is a good sign that you were shortlisted. Once you decide to delve into remote work, know you have to be a step ahead. Have backup network and power source for your laptop at least. Once upon a time I wondered what people use laptops for, but if you want to send me into PANIC MODE now, take my mouse. Not even the laptop itself. Lol Way back I bought a smart laptop powerbank. It cost me 75k or so. I rarely use it these days because we done grow, but I still go with it on trips. So, do what you have to. Remote work is capital intensive to setup, but when it begins to pay, you will know Nigeria is for our enjoyment. 4 Likes |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by Dremca(m): 9:24pm On May 12, 2023 |
I guess the pay is okay, I am open to any vacancy available worried222: |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by qtguru(m): 10:20pm On May 12, 2023 |
pocohantas: Today the same happened, I forgot to switch on the inverter, he was even saying our internet is slow, because Fiberone dey mess up. OP try working from all those eateries, but your battery itself has issue to go immediately 1 Like |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by pocohantas(f): 10:30pm On May 12, 2023 |
qtguru: I haven't had these issues in a while and you know my skillset na to face one employer. Once you are in, they tolerate your petty downtimes. Or Bet9ja shops. Na make them no arrest am there thinking say na yahoo boy. By the way, do Naija Police zearch you when they spot your laptop? I sometimes think I enjoy female privilege bringing out my laptop everywhere. |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by Dremca(m): 11:08pm On May 12, 2023 |
This happened in the night by 11:00PM qtguru: 1 Like |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by stanvesco(m): 12:48am On May 13, 2023 |
Dremca: Your destiny is In your hands my brother! This is how you can avoid such Nonsense next time 1) buy two batteries 2) buy a power bank for laptop. I have a device that can last your laptop for 72 hours Chat this number +234 806 531 6307 |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by qtguru(m): 9:21am On May 13, 2023 |
Dremca: I asked a question about your batteries you didn't answer, do you do PHP ? |
Re: I Just Lost An Upwork Gig Because Of NEPA by Dremca(m): 10:12am On May 13, 2023 |
I bought the laptop as used but on a full charge, it will last me for 2hours+ when connected to the internet. The battery was already low before wanting to charge it. I will code Javascript, ReactJS qtguru: |
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