Great Place to Work - Dara Entry Upwork Employee Review

4.0
Nov 15, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Large global marketplace Secure payment protection Strong rating and reputation system Flexible work opportunities Helpful tools for communication and project management

Cons

High competition, especially for beginners Upwork service fees can be expensive Many low-budget or vague job postings Strict verification and account rules Time-consuming to win quality projects initially

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5.0
Feb 25, 2026
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Pros

Great people, very approachable, interesting problems

Cons

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2.0
Jun 5, 2026
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Pros

Pay and benefits were pretty good. Only reason I stayed.

Cons

Chaotic leadership. People are constantly busy doing things that don't matter as there is no clear understanding of what the strategy is or what success looks like.

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