Sunday Abegunde
2 min readJul 21, 2023

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An Upwork offer that almost ruined me!

Why did I decline this offer?

The client sent the offer without prior contact, and it lacked specific actionable details about the required services. Crickets from the client!

So I declined and added a message to the client, expressing my interest and requesting more information or a Zoom call to discuss the project. Fortunately, the client responded, revealing that they needed someone with Arabic language skills in addition to my existing expertise.

The client ceased communication after I inquired about using AI translators for the language requirement.

In retrospect, declining the offer turned out to be a stroke of luck. Had I accepted it and the client subsequently canceled, my Job Success Score on Upwork could have been negatively affected, potentially reducing my chances of securing other jobs in the future.

The valuable lesson I learned from this experience is to always approach job offers with caution. It is essential to fully understand the project’s requirements and set clear expectations before accepting any offer. By doing so, I can avoid unnecessary risks and ensure a successful outcome for both parties involved.

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Sunday Abegunde
Sunday Abegunde

Written by Sunday Abegunde

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