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Approve of CEO
Hayden Brown
37 Ratings
Pros
"Work from home Wed cannot go understated" (in 31 reviews)
"1M in talent grants to companies fighting COVID, which helped those companies succeed but also helped Upwork freelancers work at a really trying time" (in 28 reviews)
Cons
"they should concern about freelancer more than clients" (in 9 reviews)
"Yes, their decision to merge Elance and odesk was disputable a bit, but I think the company will be better soon" (in 7 reviews)
Pros & Cons are excerpts from user reviews. They are not authored by Glassdoor.
- Featured ReviewCOVID-19Helpful (9)
"Truly a great place to work and to make a positive impact!"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Upwork full-time for more than a year
Pros
This is a company that cares about its employees! They were among the first of the companies to send everyone home when COVID came to the US in an abundance of caution. I have also been very impressed with how employees who are strong performers (both FTE and Contract) are recognized for their contributions and promoted from within. I also see people transfer internally when there is a role that is more aligned with their interests. One of the best things about this company is the people that work here, smart, kind, and motivated colleagues make me enjoy work! I think this company has a tremendous amount of potential, especially in this new world of remote work.
Cons
This is not a con, but you will be expected to perform at a high level here! If you are looking for a company where can disappear into the crowd, this is not it. If you are looking for a company where you can make an impact and get visibility for the hard work you contribute, then this is that!
Continue reading "Great Job"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at Upwork full-time
Pros
Variety of jobs available and flexibility.
Cons
Long waiting process for contracts
"Good"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Upwork part-time
Pros
There are plenty of opportunities with the added benefit of flexible timings
Cons
The competition is overwhelming. Most clients either work with top-rated freelancers or those that accept low wages for good ratings.
- COVID-19
"Great hours but you eat what you catch"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at Upwork full-time
Pros
flexible hours great learning experience learn at your own pace work at your own pace COVID safe
Cons
you eat what you catch
- Helpful (1)
"Great website to bring freelancers and clients together."
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Upwork full-time
Pros
Payment protection, Open communication opportunities, Responsive
Cons
None that I can think of.
"Good"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Upwork part-time for more than a year
Pros
Relaxed and work honestly to deliver software.
Cons
Not get other benefits. just work from home and enjoy
- Helpful (4)
"Highly Ambivalent"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I have been working at Upwork full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Fantastic and experience team of dedicated and team-oriented members.
Cons
Organization is very compartmentalized. Info not shared well across departments and teams, leading to duplication of efforts and needless 'reinventing the wheel', a waste of time and resources. Technology platform can be challenging/buggy, but is improving.
- Helpful (2)
"Asp.net Web Application Developer"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Upwork
Pros
Can work from anywhere, any place. As long as you can finish your tasks, that's fine.
Cons
Now a days its difficult to get good jobs.
Pros
Lead Generation and data mining and list building
Cons
data entry, data extraction, internet research, copy paste
"Good company"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Upwork full-time for less than a year
Pros
Permanent WFH and adjustable time with great salary
Cons
Reliant to internet speed and the 20% fee for first $500 per client is too high given that you have to pay to send proposals.
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