Funniest Upwork video editing job posts that make me cry.
If you're a video editor and in need of a good laugh, I urge you to open Upwork. It's a treasure trove of hilarious job postings from people who clearly have zero understanding of our craft or the value we bring.
Let's laugh together reading some of these incredible job postings.
"I'll Pay You in Exposure!" (And Other Red Flags)
- The Lowballer: "I'd like you to edit 50 videos, in 4K, with unlimited revisions, in the style of Gary Vee... for $100. I'll leave you lots of awesome reviews!"
- The Dream Crusher: "Have you been job searching with no success? Well, this $150 per month gig for 50 hours a week is about to change your life! It's entry level, but in order for you to apply, you need 2-5 years of professional experience. 🤦
- The Micromanager: "We're a large global organization, so naturally, we'll be watching you work. Starting payment is a generous $2 an hour!"
If you see job postings like these... run. Fast.
The "Visionary" on a Budget
"We seek a visionary video editor, not just a job filler. Someone with the fire to build our brand from the ground up. Pay starts at $5 an hour, but the possibilities are endless!" (Translation: We want a slave, not a partner.)
The "Cash Cow" Conundrum
"I need 12-15 'Top 10' videos per month. You write the script, do the voiceover, find the clips, and edit. For speed, try copy-pasting from other videos! I'm budgeting a whopping $1,000 a month for you to do everything, but I keep all the ad-sense revenue.
Upwork is FLOODED with these types of "cash cow" job postings. Stay far away.
My Takeaway: Know Your Worth
Please, video editors, don't let people take advantage of you. It diminishes our profession. Know your skills are valuable and charge accordingly. Let's create a world where the phrase "Upwork video editor" isn't part of the vocabulary.
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