The change was instant I started getting picked for jobs right away. It got so annoying that I tested what would happen if I changed my name from Toni with an ‘i’ to Tony with a ‘y’. Hell yes! I would bid on jobs and have proven track record of good work and experience, but the poster would choose a male with no experience for the job over me. The whole idea is to lock you into work so that Airtasker can keep as much money as possible, but when doing any work that requires a quote it can be super difficult to get around that.ĭo you think working on Airtasker can be more difficult as a woman? The admins stalk you a lot and I have been banned for just trying to figure out quotes on there. They would unfairly block me or suspend my account for posting numbers and measurements thinking that I was giving out personal info. The people I have worked for on there are almost always lovely and the only issues I ever had were with the Airtasker team. My early experiences were good once I started getting some reviews and was able to get work…back when the fee was just 15 per cent and it was worth doing the work. I search for those jobs specifically, but the majority of the work I do on there is hanging pictures and mirrors etc. I’m a picture framer and Signwriter with a background in graffiti so I have many transferrable skills that are good for Airtasker. I use the app when I’m having a quiet work week. “Sign up using a gender neutral name”, Antonia How did / do you use Airtasker? I’m someone who craves financial certainty so I’m not sure that I could personally rely on it as my primary source of income. Like any freelance job, you need to be prepared for inconsistent income, depending on the jobs that are listed. I have been using the app on and off for about three months, and made $3,000. Heck, maybe you want to put this money aside and invest it in shares once you reach $500 or $1000 – then your Airtasker monies will be worth five to 10 per cent more in a years time! How much did you make using the app? Think about linking your Airtasker payments to an ING account (perhaps the savings maximiser) so that you may be able to earn interest on your additional income. This will help in acquiring future jobs and more $$. Always read the job post twice over before placing your offer statement and make sure you meet all of their requirements to put yourself in the best position of being chosen!Īlways ask for a review so that you can build up a little profile on the website. For each job you have to offer your services, which is kind of like a very brief, very witty version of your experience and the reason why the job poster should choose you over everyone else. Don’t try to be everything to everyone on your first day. Start with one type of job so you can secure that first review, and build from there. Think about your strategy before jumping on the website because you’ll find yourself scrolling through open jobs for hours and hours on end. What are you tips for women wanting to do the same?
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