Just crossed 5k on Upwork since I started back in November with a $5 project π( Back then people laughed at me because of how little I made, but I kept at it. I've played this game before, you start slow and build over time)
Now my next goal is to push every single contract towards the 1k mark. I'll still do some contracts for less than 1k just for the experience to use the tools and be able to say that I've used the tool. But besides that if there is no real upside in terms of skill or money I'll just say no.
Which reminds me of, I just received another β¬300 offer but this was straight up not a β¬300 build more like a β¬1000 build minimum or even more π