Is it me or the freelance market is slower this year?

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Currently pretty busy but it’s all repeat clients not really new ones.

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Same for me!

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Definitely slower this year.

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I’ve heard it’s very slow from recruiters

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We’re next hahaha

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I lucked out with two gigs my first few months in freelance but now very slow. Hoping more comes along!

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If by slow you mean dead and by this year you mean 2022 then yes

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So it’s like slow or busy my adhd can’t keep up

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It is definitely slower this year. I used to get work on Upwork while I was asleep and now it is just crickets. Something has definitely changed.

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Pretty much the same as every year since 2022 for me.

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Not you!

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Came to a screeching halt.

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