# Is Upwork a "RACE to the BOTTOM"?

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Podcast: [Freelance Pros Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/freelance-pros-podcast-7119889)
Published: 2025-03-24T23:35:37+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelancepros/episodes/Is-Upwork-a-RACE-to-the-BOTTOM-e30k8jo
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## Resource

TOPICS0:00 - Why most freelancers believe this2:45 - Two paths to choose from5:05 - When Tyler saw a glimpse behind the curtain6:35 - What most freelancers fail to realize about Upwork10:47 - You must avoid this at all costs14:27 - Avoid the scarcity mindset by doing this17:12 - So is it a race to the bottom?Accelerate your Upwork progress: our private High Level Upworker community goes live soon - email tyler@freelancepros.co for details. Follow us on your favorite platform: https://tiktok.com/@freelance_proshttps://instagram.com/freelance_pros

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