Working Out with Fiverr

Earning A Future, $5 At A Time

It's been almost four weeks since I started working with Fivver.com, and two weeks after I registered, I got my first gig. Fab! A few days later, I got another one, same customer. Then another came from a new client, and another, and another! 

To date I have completed an odd 15 or more gigs, all of which were very pleasant. My clients keep coming back, asking for more. It's great! 

I also received my Payoneer card, which is cool looking and will allow me to load my earnings onto it so that I can use my money for things in the real world, versus buying stuff on the Interwebs.

One problem, though. It's coming in in trickles, and my first gig only just cleared. That's a full 2 weeks after I did the gig. Now that I'm past that hurtle, my next annoyance is waiting for 8 more dollars so I can actually withdraw my money. Yes, it's still $20 earnings before you can take anything out. Confirmed.

Nevertheless, I've completed over $50 worth of $5 gigs. Not that it turned out that way. You see, Fiverr takes a buck out of each gig. Hey, they've got to make money, too. It's just a bit much. I guess it won't matter once I'm selling in the $100 range. I could live with 10%, but 25% is rough. So my real take is around $37. *Sigh*

The pluses of working on Fiverr is that you meet entrepreneurs and business people! They're from all walks of life, and are usually very generous. I got a $5 tip on my first gig. Oh - I forgot to mention, Fiverr doesn't take the fee out of tips, so if you get tipped big (or small) it's all yours. 

I've also gotten some 5-star reviews, so my reputation on Fiverr is building. Of course that will mean more views, more takers, and in the end, increased revenue. It won't be long before Fiverr sends me the dreaded tax forms, because I'll be making enough that they will have to report it. Well, if I'm making that much, it's all for the better. 

I'll keep you informed!