For The Overworked + Underpaid
I teach total beginners how to freelance: learn a skill people pay for, land clients on Upwork, and build income you control.

— Real FWE Members
— Real FWE Members
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Erica NallCorporate DropoutDigital NomadTop 1% Upwork FreelancerHealthcare WorkerTurned Copywriter& Funnel BuilderMidwest MamaChronic Illness WarriorCorporate Dropout
with Erica

⚡ Build income, confidence & an exit ramp

Freelancing can be extra money, a backup plan, a fresh start, or the thing that eventually changes your whole life. Get started freelancing without getting swallowed by overwhelm, bad advice, or the internet's performative “make $47K by Thursday” nonsense. Get moving today with freelancing and Upwork with a PROVEN step-by-step system that's strategic, sustainable, and easy to follow.

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Top 1%Of 18 Million+ Upwork Freelancers
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Hear It From Students

member love, fwe edition
Tawni R.
Working through day 5 of this course and applying everyday and just landed my first contract!
Tawni R.★★★★★
Deanne T.
Only 3 proposals sent, but got 1 interview that converted into a job
Deanne T.★★★★★
Souheil G.
got 1 contract web design
Souheil G.★★★★★
Anne N.
Hit $5k today! 🤑
Anne N.★★★★★
Emily V.
offered a rate increase (well over my updated Upwork rate)
Emily V.★★★★★
Trindi M.
I finally submitted 2 proposals around midnight, just checked my phone around 4:30 am, and I have now accepted my first offer!
Trindi M.★★★★★
Miranda P.
Got my first contract on day 7 of 10 days to paid!!!
Miranda P.★★★★★
Rami M.
To anyone just starting - it really does work. Keep showing up!
Rami M.★★★★★
Deanne T.
Chronic illness may be kicking my butt, but I still got this contract closed with 5 stars and written review!
Deanne T.★★★★★
Tawni R.
Landed a small monthly retainer client from passing a paid test!
Tawni R.★★★★★
Anne N.
Passed $6k in earnings
Anne N.★★★★★
Pamela C.
After two years away from Upwork, I just landed my first contract. […] Erica's exercises and advice made a real difference in how I approached this.
Pamela C.★★★★★
Nicole R.
Woke up this morning to one new job offer and contract.
Nicole R.★★★★★
Eric B.
In the last month got rising talent, 100% performance, and made my first 1000.
Eric B.★★★★★
Mikayla H.
He gave me ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, a great comment, AND A BONUS!
Mikayla H.★★★★★
Angela G.
Got my first contract and got paid!
Angela G.★★★★★
Deanne T.
I can't believe my first proposal got me a job in < 2 hrs, and paid on Day 5 of joing FWE
Deanne T.★★★★★
Trindi M.
Reached $100+ in earnings
Trindi M.★★★★★
Victoria H.
Received an interview for a niche job that I applied for a few days ago.
Victoria H.★★★★★
Anne N.
Contract #14 (trial work) = 3 contracts today, all in my niche …. what?!
Anne N.★★★★★
ReAuna J.
my profile was old from 2022 so following the process helped revive my profile in a couple days!!
ReAuna J.★★★★★
Tawni R.
Hit my first $200 earned!
Tawni R.★★★★★
Kathy F.
I got a response from a proposal last night about 10 minutes after sending the proposal!
Kathy F.★★★★★
Rami M.
Started just two weeks ago landed my FIRST TWO CLIENTS!
Rami M.★★★★★
Miranda P.
Received a response to a proposal from a potential client, booked a discovery/interview call tomorrow.
Miranda P.★★★★★
Eric B.
Just notified that I reached Top Rated Plus and topped 20k income.
Eric B.★★★★★
Trae S.
I've gone from 1-3 contracts in 4 days!
Trae S.★★★★★
Vanessa B.
So this is one response out of 3.
Vanessa B.★★★★★
Deanne T.
Hit $2500 total earned (most on Upwork)
Deanne T.★★★★★
Anne N.
Negotiated my rate from the trial work contract rate up to my current hourly rate
Anne N.★★★★★
Anniessa B.
I got my first response to a proposal
Anniessa B.★★★★★
Marissa M.
Completed my 5th & 6th contract with amazing feedback from both and a bonus (from the 5th)!!
Marissa M.★★★★★
Janelle P.
Got my first contract, got PAID 🤑, with a TIP 💸, and a 5 ⭐ review today, plus an offer to be shortlisted for more work 💼 in the future.
Janelle P.★★★★★
Carlos H.
Submitted one proposal today for a test of an app and got an offer a few hours later.
Carlos H.★★★★★
Faruque A.
Secured a new contract (#129).
Faruque A.★★★★★
Tawni R.
Working through day 5 of this course and applying everyday and just landed my first contract!
Tawni R.★★★★★
Deanne T.
Only 3 proposals sent, but got 1 interview that converted into a job
Deanne T.★★★★★
Souheil G.
got 1 contract web design
Souheil G.★★★★★
Anne N.
Hit $5k today! 🤑
Anne N.★★★★★
Emily V.
offered a rate increase (well over my updated Upwork rate)
Emily V.★★★★★
Trindi M.
I finally submitted 2 proposals around midnight, just checked my phone around 4:30 am, and I have now accepted my first offer!
Trindi M.★★★★★
Miranda P.
Got my first contract on day 7 of 10 days to paid!!!
Miranda P.★★★★★
Rami M.
To anyone just starting - it really does work. Keep showing up!
Rami M.★★★★★
Deanne T.
Chronic illness may be kicking my butt, but I still got this contract closed with 5 stars and written review!
Deanne T.★★★★★
Tawni R.
Landed a small monthly retainer client from passing a paid test!
Tawni R.★★★★★
Anne N.
Passed $6k in earnings
Anne N.★★★★★
Pamela C.
After two years away from Upwork, I just landed my first contract. […] Erica's exercises and advice made a real difference in how I approached this.
Pamela C.★★★★★
Nicole R.
Woke up this morning to one new job offer and contract.
Nicole R.★★★★★
Eric B.
In the last month got rising talent, 100% performance, and made my first 1000.
Eric B.★★★★★
Mikayla H.
He gave me ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, a great comment, AND A BONUS!
Mikayla H.★★★★★
Angela G.
Got my first contract and got paid!
Angela G.★★★★★
Deanne T.
I can't believe my first proposal got me a job in < 2 hrs, and paid on Day 5 of joing FWE
Deanne T.★★★★★
Trindi M.
Reached $100+ in earnings
Trindi M.★★★★★
Victoria H.
Received an interview for a niche job that I applied for a few days ago.
Victoria H.★★★★★
Anne N.
Contract #14 (trial work) = 3 contracts today, all in my niche …. what?!
Anne N.★★★★★
ReAuna J.
my profile was old from 2022 so following the process helped revive my profile in a couple days!!
ReAuna J.★★★★★
Tawni R.
Hit my first $200 earned!
Tawni R.★★★★★
Kathy F.
I got a response from a proposal last night about 10 minutes after sending the proposal!
Kathy F.★★★★★
Rami M.
Started just two weeks ago landed my FIRST TWO CLIENTS!
Rami M.★★★★★
Miranda P.
Received a response to a proposal from a potential client, booked a discovery/interview call tomorrow.
Miranda P.★★★★★
Eric B.
Just notified that I reached Top Rated Plus and topped 20k income.
Eric B.★★★★★
Trae S.
I've gone from 1-3 contracts in 4 days!
Trae S.★★★★★
Vanessa B.
So this is one response out of 3.
Vanessa B.★★★★★
Deanne T.
Hit $2500 total earned (most on Upwork)
Deanne T.★★★★★
Anne N.
Negotiated my rate from the trial work contract rate up to my current hourly rate
Anne N.★★★★★
Anniessa B.
I got my first response to a proposal
Anniessa B.★★★★★
Marissa M.
Completed my 5th & 6th contract with amazing feedback from both and a bonus (from the 5th)!!
Marissa M.★★★★★
Janelle P.
Got my first contract, got PAID 🤑, with a TIP 💸, and a 5 ⭐ review today, plus an offer to be shortlisted for more work 💼 in the future.
Janelle P.★★★★★
Carlos H.
Submitted one proposal today for a test of an app and got an offer a few hours later.
Carlos H.★★★★★
Faruque A.
Secured a new contract (#129).
Faruque A.★★★★★
Mohamed Thoufeeq R.
I received response to my proposal today and waiting for contract to open.
Mohamed Thoufeeq R.★★★★★
Maria H.
Just goes to show if you're active and putting in the work Upwork will help you out
Maria H.★★★★★
Stacy M.
Landed my first contract!
Stacy M.★★★★★
Dayla B.
Someone saw my work and was like "yes, let's do this NOW at $47/hr" and I'm just??? So excited???
Dayla B.★★★★★
Shannan M.
Later that morning I got a contract from a different author I have worked with in the past.
Shannan M.★★★★★
Kim B.
Don't scoff at those small, beginner jobs. Quality leads to quantity
Kim B.★★★★★
Jasmine E.
Work approved and paid!!
Jasmine E.★★★★★
Anthony G.
I talked myself out of a one-time contract and into a long-term consulting contract.
Anthony G.★★★★★
Maria H.
It's so good to feel loved and appreciated after being burnt out as a teacher
Maria H.★★★★★
Caleb L.
Got my 2nd contract accepted
Caleb L.★★★★★
Reesa W.
I sent out my very first few proposals, received a job offer, completed the job and received a 5 star review AND a written testimonial 🙌
Reesa W.★★★★★
Kt H.
I was hired and will be working for her for three months!!
Kt H.★★★★★
Britney M.
Another contract for one time project.
Britney M.★★★★★
Kim B.
Y'all... I just got an $11 bonus on a $10 job. 🥰
Kim B.★★★★★
Megan B.
I woke up this morning to see the 100% Job Success badge on my profile!
Megan B.★★★★★
Doug D.
Contract #2 Landed!
Doug D.★★★★★
Dayla B.
AND they've said they'd like to work with me in the future and would pay more!!
Dayla B.★★★★★
Sorina S.
Finished my profile on Friday, got an unsolicited invitation to a job Saturday […] got hired today
Sorina S.★★★★★
Rochelle R.
Hired 5 minutes after we hung up! Got my first contract—ongoing—and I'm so excited I could cry!
Rochelle R.★★★★★
Maria H.
hit $5000 in earnings on Upwork 🎉
Maria H.★★★★★
Chelsea L.
HOLY SH**** I Just got my first job offer!!
Chelsea L.★★★★★
Megan B.
The client loved them, said they were excellently written, and asked me to write 2 more.
Megan B.★★★★★
Kim B.
Sometimes the best marketing is just doing great work.
Kim B.★★★★★
Ashley S.
I have completed 3 contracts so far (1 was already a repeat that reached out to me), I have 3 5 star reviews, and I have my Job Success Score which is a 100%!
Ashley S.★★★★★
Alvern B.
she decided to pay me $100/hour even though my proposal rate was $30/hour
Alvern B.★★★★★
Anthony G.
Applied for a contract, landed it (my 5th!), finished it, and got a 5-star rating in less than 15 minutes!
Anthony G.★★★★★
Anthony V.
Thank you ERICA 2026 is going to be a great year for me and my family 🔥
Anthony V.★★★★★
Jorianna A.
That's 7 contracts within the last month!!!!!
Jorianna A.★★★★★
Reesa W.
I'm glad they trusted with more instead of just finding someone else.
Reesa W.★★★★★
Kt H.
I started applying last night and I got my first contract today and it's niche-specific doing exactly what I love doing!!
Kt H.★★★★★
Linda P.
Just got an easy photo edit, 5 minutes after proposal.
Linda P.★★★★★
Maria H.
Accepted a job offer with a higher rate than initially offered PLUS performance based incentives *insert mic drop here*
Maria H.★★★★★
Dayla B.
I FINALLY got my top rated badge 🏆
Dayla B.★★★★★
Nicole S.
I am finishing up my first contract and they want to offer me more work!!!
Nicole S.★★★★★
Mohamed Thoufeeq R.
I received response to my proposal today and waiting for contract to open.
Mohamed Thoufeeq R.★★★★★
Maria H.
Just goes to show if you're active and putting in the work Upwork will help you out
Maria H.★★★★★
Stacy M.
Landed my first contract!
Stacy M.★★★★★
Dayla B.
Someone saw my work and was like "yes, let's do this NOW at $47/hr" and I'm just??? So excited???
Dayla B.★★★★★
Shannan M.
Later that morning I got a contract from a different author I have worked with in the past.
Shannan M.★★★★★
Kim B.
Don't scoff at those small, beginner jobs. Quality leads to quantity
Kim B.★★★★★
Jasmine E.
Work approved and paid!!
Jasmine E.★★★★★
Anthony G.
I talked myself out of a one-time contract and into a long-term consulting contract.
Anthony G.★★★★★
Maria H.
It's so good to feel loved and appreciated after being burnt out as a teacher
Maria H.★★★★★
Caleb L.
Got my 2nd contract accepted
Caleb L.★★★★★
Reesa W.
I sent out my very first few proposals, received a job offer, completed the job and received a 5 star review AND a written testimonial 🙌
Reesa W.★★★★★
Kt H.
I was hired and will be working for her for three months!!
Kt H.★★★★★
Britney M.
Another contract for one time project.
Britney M.★★★★★
Kim B.
Y'all... I just got an $11 bonus on a $10 job. 🥰
Kim B.★★★★★
Megan B.
I woke up this morning to see the 100% Job Success badge on my profile!
Megan B.★★★★★
Doug D.
Contract #2 Landed!
Doug D.★★★★★
Dayla B.
AND they've said they'd like to work with me in the future and would pay more!!
Dayla B.★★★★★
Sorina S.
Finished my profile on Friday, got an unsolicited invitation to a job Saturday […] got hired today
Sorina S.★★★★★
Rochelle R.
Hired 5 minutes after we hung up! Got my first contract—ongoing—and I'm so excited I could cry!
Rochelle R.★★★★★
Maria H.
hit $5000 in earnings on Upwork 🎉
Maria H.★★★★★
Chelsea L.
HOLY SH**** I Just got my first job offer!!
Chelsea L.★★★★★
Megan B.
The client loved them, said they were excellently written, and asked me to write 2 more.
Megan B.★★★★★
Kim B.
Sometimes the best marketing is just doing great work.
Kim B.★★★★★
Ashley S.
I have completed 3 contracts so far (1 was already a repeat that reached out to me), I have 3 5 star reviews, and I have my Job Success Score which is a 100%!
Ashley S.★★★★★
Alvern B.
she decided to pay me $100/hour even though my proposal rate was $30/hour
Alvern B.★★★★★
Anthony G.
Applied for a contract, landed it (my 5th!), finished it, and got a 5-star rating in less than 15 minutes!
Anthony G.★★★★★
Anthony V.
Thank you ERICA 2026 is going to be a great year for me and my family 🔥
Anthony V.★★★★★
Jorianna A.
That's 7 contracts within the last month!!!!!
Jorianna A.★★★★★
Reesa W.
I'm glad they trusted with more instead of just finding someone else.
Reesa W.★★★★★
Kt H.
I started applying last night and I got my first contract today and it's niche-specific doing exactly what I love doing!!
Kt H.★★★★★
Linda P.
Just got an easy photo edit, 5 minutes after proposal.
Linda P.★★★★★
Maria H.
Accepted a job offer with a higher rate than initially offered PLUS performance based incentives *insert mic drop here*
Maria H.★★★★★
Dayla B.
I FINALLY got my top rated badge 🏆
Dayla B.★★★★★
Nicole S.
I am finishing up my first contract and they want to offer me more work!!!
Nicole S.★★★★★
Courtney F.
Got my third contract!
Courtney F.★★★★★
Christine G.
Full goal rate retainer (20 hrs) contract signed!!!
Christine G.★★★★★
Antje M.
hit $3000 in total (including off platform work)
Antje M.★★★★★
Rebecca M.
This will be my first job actually building a Notion system (my niche).
Rebecca M.★★★★★
Salman K.
Submitted the proposal and received a reply asking me to provide my resume.
Salman K.★★★★★
Janet E.
At the very least, I have hope and am encouraged again.
Janet E.★★★★★
Tony M.
Landed 3 contracts in 10 days to paid!
Tony M.★★★★★
Tia W.
This is my first bookkeeping client on Upwork, and I honestly couldn't be more excited and thankful.
Tia W.★★★★★
Christine G.
Accepted a 3rd retainer! (2nd at full goal rate)
Christine G.★★★★★
Ryan C.
I landed two jobs.
Ryan C.★★★★★
Rebecca M.
Raised my rate to $50/hr as a Mothers' Day gift to myself :)
Rebecca M.★★★★★
Travis M.
When his timeline wasn't going to work for me, I asked for 5 more business days and he replied: "You are the man! Take your time."
Travis M.★★★★★
Courtney F.
A 12-week commitment for 10-15 hours a week!
Courtney F.★★★★★
Ian H.
a lead that came to me organically, just from finding my profile
Ian H.★★★★★
McKaylee C.
3 more contracts won, and just secured my first one in my desired niche!
McKaylee C.★★★★★
Brittney V.
Sent a proposal yesterday for a project in my niche and got my first contract!
Brittney V.★★★★★
Christine G.
Passed the $8k mark on Upwork
Christine G.★★★★★
Amanda C.
I downloaded upwork 6 days ago, signed up for and started the 10 day challenge yesterday (got to day 3) and woke up to a contract this morning.
Amanda C.★★★★★
Cami L.
Just got my first contract!
Cami L.★★★★★
Janet E.
New monthly retainer client from my personal network.
Janet E.★★★★★
Mohamed T.
Honestly, today feels like one of my most exciting days on this journey.
Mohamed T.★★★★★
Shanna F.
Received my first contract, which happens to be off platform.
Shanna F.★★★★★
Eliza R.
I applied for 5 jobs yesterday and landed one today!
Eliza R.★★★★★
Christine G.
Contract #16 won - in my niche, 10 hours at $55/hour rate
Christine G.★★★★★
Jackie G.
Completed my second contract, got paid and got my first 5 ⭐ review and written testimonial!
Jackie G.★★★★★
Ian H.
Just finished the first paid contract in my actual niche, and got my first ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!
Ian H.★★★★★
Tia W.
You've helped me make my dream of becoming a remote bookkeeper come true.
Tia W.★★★★★
Kellie E.
The first client came back and offered me another job!
Kellie E.★★★★★
Rebecca M.
I hit $2,000 total earned some time last week!
Rebecca M.★★★★★
Sheri W.
Just got my 4th contract and I'm only 6 days in!
Sheri W.★★★★★
Christine G.
I woke up to a Top Rated badge!!!!
Christine G.★★★★★
Travis M.
Less than 12 hours after finishing with a client, he offered another job at my profile hourly rate!
Travis M.★★★★★
Christine G.
An hour after Proposal Power Hour, we hopped on a Meet, and after 15 minutes he offered me a $500 ten hour contract on the spot, invoiced today, as a trial!
Christine G.★★★★★
Christine G.
Excuse me....my JSS just went, today, from 93 to 100!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Christine G.★★★★★
Courtney F.
Got my third contract!
Courtney F.★★★★★
Christine G.
Full goal rate retainer (20 hrs) contract signed!!!
Christine G.★★★★★
Antje M.
hit $3000 in total (including off platform work)
Antje M.★★★★★
Rebecca M.
This will be my first job actually building a Notion system (my niche).
Rebecca M.★★★★★
Salman K.
Submitted the proposal and received a reply asking me to provide my resume.
Salman K.★★★★★
Janet E.
At the very least, I have hope and am encouraged again.
Janet E.★★★★★
Tony M.
Landed 3 contracts in 10 days to paid!
Tony M.★★★★★
Tia W.
This is my first bookkeeping client on Upwork, and I honestly couldn't be more excited and thankful.
Tia W.★★★★★
Christine G.
Accepted a 3rd retainer! (2nd at full goal rate)
Christine G.★★★★★
Ryan C.
I landed two jobs.
Ryan C.★★★★★
Rebecca M.
Raised my rate to $50/hr as a Mothers' Day gift to myself :)
Rebecca M.★★★★★
Travis M.
When his timeline wasn't going to work for me, I asked for 5 more business days and he replied: "You are the man! Take your time."
Travis M.★★★★★
Courtney F.
A 12-week commitment for 10-15 hours a week!
Courtney F.★★★★★
Ian H.
a lead that came to me organically, just from finding my profile
Ian H.★★★★★
McKaylee C.
3 more contracts won, and just secured my first one in my desired niche!
McKaylee C.★★★★★
Brittney V.
Sent a proposal yesterday for a project in my niche and got my first contract!
Brittney V.★★★★★
Christine G.
Passed the $8k mark on Upwork
Christine G.★★★★★
Amanda C.
I downloaded upwork 6 days ago, signed up for and started the 10 day challenge yesterday (got to day 3) and woke up to a contract this morning.
Amanda C.★★★★★
Cami L.
Just got my first contract!
Cami L.★★★★★
Janet E.
New monthly retainer client from my personal network.
Janet E.★★★★★
Mohamed T.
Honestly, today feels like one of my most exciting days on this journey.
Mohamed T.★★★★★
Shanna F.
Received my first contract, which happens to be off platform.
Shanna F.★★★★★
Eliza R.
I applied for 5 jobs yesterday and landed one today!
Eliza R.★★★★★
Christine G.
Contract #16 won - in my niche, 10 hours at $55/hour rate
Christine G.★★★★★
Jackie G.
Completed my second contract, got paid and got my first 5 ⭐ review and written testimonial!
Jackie G.★★★★★
Ian H.
Just finished the first paid contract in my actual niche, and got my first ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!
Ian H.★★★★★
Tia W.
You've helped me make my dream of becoming a remote bookkeeper come true.
Tia W.★★★★★
Kellie E.
The first client came back and offered me another job!
Kellie E.★★★★★
Rebecca M.
I hit $2,000 total earned some time last week!
Rebecca M.★★★★★
Sheri W.
Just got my 4th contract and I'm only 6 days in!
Sheri W.★★★★★
Christine G.
I woke up to a Top Rated badge!!!!
Christine G.★★★★★
Travis M.
Less than 12 hours after finishing with a client, he offered another job at my profile hourly rate!
Travis M.★★★★★
Christine G.
An hour after Proposal Power Hour, we hopped on a Meet, and after 15 minutes he offered me a $500 ten hour contract on the spot, invoiced today, as a trial!
Christine G.★★★★★
Christine G.
Excuse me....my JSS just went, today, from 93 to 100!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Christine G.★★★★★
The Four-Course Curriculum

Day Zero To Your First $10K+

Four courses filled with trainings, AI prompts, templates, tools, and resources, guiding you step-by-step through every decision of your freelance journey. I’ve walked 1,138+ freelance beginners through this exact process, next to a community that celebrates every win with you (cash contests included).

✦Step 01
What Would I Even Offer?

Find Your Freelance-Ready Skills

You've read job posts thinking “I could do that… right?” This training answers it: the skills you already have that clients pay real money for.

  • Audit your experience, interests & hidden genius, then get matched with your best-fit freelance service
  • See what it pays and who hires it in the Digital Skills Library (90+ freelance skill guides!)
  • Then go build it: a 4-week learning plan, practice projects, AI prompt packs, a resource library & recommended tools for every skill
Find Your Freelance-Ready Skills — your quiz results and the video training
✦Step 02
From Day 0 To First Clients + 5-Star Reviews

10 Days To Paid Upwork Challenge

Blank profile, zero proposals, that voice asking “who would hire ME?” Give me ten days. One assignment a day, my proven templates beside you, and your first proposals go out before the doubt catches up.

  • Profile live by Day 1, with personalized feedback from a Top 1% Upwork copywriter
  • Proposals out by Day 3, using templates that have gotten hundreds of students hired in their first week
  • A step-by-step system: first paying clients, 5-star reviews, and a 60-day First-Client-Or-Free guarantee
10 Days To Paid Upwork Challenge — the course portal on laptop, tablet, and phone
✦Step 03
From First Clients To Your First $1K+

Road To Top Rated

First beginner clients down. Now: learn how to move into higher-paying niche jobs, walk your hourly rate up to 2–5x what your 8-5 pays, and STAND OUT by building social proof and earning your Top Rated badge on Upwork.

  • Niche 2.0: dominate the sweet spot veterans ignore and retire the random $10 gigs
  • Cross your first $1,000+ on Upwork
  • Profile 2.0: rewritten to speak to your ideal client, then earn the Top Rated badge they filter for
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I was that overachiever who spent 20 years climbing the ladder. I ALSO had chronic illness eating me alive. (Which unironically was caused by climbing said ladder, bad bosses & stressful jobs.)

When I finally humbled myself to ask for help, my CEO listened to me BEG for flexibility and then offered this gem of a “compromise”:

How about … you close your office door?

That was THE moment. So, I burned it all down and walked away without a plan. 🔥

Once the dust settled, I turned to Upwork. My first gig was $10. My latest contract? $60,000. (One of several.)

These days? I make MORE money working LESS hours than my rigid 8–5. I retired my husband. We bought an RV. We traveled the US for the last 2.5 years as digital nomads exploring the country coast-to-coast.

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