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A couple of years ago, as a newlywed and a college student, the narrator found himself in a common predicament—struggling financially. Juggling school and part-time work at the university's curriculum development department, he earned a modest $9 per hour, while rent and utilities consumed nearly $1,000 a month. Faced with these challenges, he sought additional income opportunities through Upwork, a freelancer platform that holds mixed reviews.