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Ask HN: How to find remote contract work?

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Post by saasthrowaway3 »

I've looked at sites like RemoteOK.io or "who's hiring" threads, but my impression is that most of those companies are looking for remote employees.

Whereas I am looking for contract work - paid by the hour, 3-6 month assignments.

It's a subtle difference, and I'm sure there is some overlap. However, I'd like to find a more direct source of pure contracts, since that's what I'm looking for here

For on site contracts, there are many "brokers" in my country offering contracts with clients. Is there something like that for remote?

Other ideas for finding remote contract work?

FWIW, my target rate is $80-120/h

Re: Ask HN: How to find remote contract work?

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Post by sneak »

rabidonrails wrote: post #4

It seems like you're looking at the wrong post from the whoishiring account. You want to "freelancer" threads. (Seen here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16492995 ) Additionally, if you're looking for work, why are you using a throwaway account?

If he weren’t, this post asking for help would be a post asking for work.

Re: Ask HN: How to find remote contract work?

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Post by imhoguy »

Got LinkedIn account? I would suggest to just announce to your network that you are available for remote contract work, additionally directly ping friendly connections who have any decisive power in their companies. A network and reputation is a must if you want to earn good money while freelancing remotely.

Also better to pitch a daily or weekly rate, otherwise the hourly remote work may become micro-management nightmare.

Re: Ask HN: How to find remote contract work?

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Post by saasthrowaway3 »

rabidonrails wrote: post #4

It seems like you're looking at the wrong post from the whoishiring account. You want to "freelancer" threads. (Seen here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16492995 ) Additionally, if you're looking for work, why are you using a throwaway account?

I just don't have a regular HN account and I used the one I happened to have open.

I'm actually running an agency with several other people (in Sweden FWIW) and finding a supply of remote gigs @ decent rates would be a big help to the business.

Re: Ask HN: How to find remote contract work?

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Post by muzani »

tfabbri wrote: post #3

Look at upwork.com, you will find the kind of contracts that you are looking for. The competition is really high and be able to be paid at your rate is really tough. Look also this repo https://github.com/kaizensoze/remote-freelance-jobs maybe there is something useful for you.

Upwork is a terrible place for contractors. It doesn't fit that salary range. It's hard for really good contractors to stand out. And a lot of higher paying people there expect contractors to have lots of hours under their Upwork profile, meaning that most people will have to work far below their expected rates to qualify for something just barely decent.

Practically every other site is a better choice, even Reddit.

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