Upwork introduces a fee for the right to write to a potential customer.

A letter from the CEO of Upwork has just fallen to the post office saying that now it is necessary to pay from 15 American cents for each response to a published vacancy. Letter and translation under the cut.

Original letter:

Hi Dmitrii,

Upwork's Connects pricing and Terms of Service.

Starting in May, Connects will cost $ 0.15 each, with no free Connects.
• You’ll need between 1 and 6 connects.
• Proposals submitted for invitations.
• On average, most freelancers will spend less than $ 5 per month or less on Connects.
Why are we making this change?
Freelancers like you win more jobs. If you’re looking for a high quality talent.
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What does this mean for you?
• This effect will take effect between May and June. We'll follow up with a reminder.
• With this change, you can keep it up to 140.
• If you’re a freelancer rated, we will also provide you with

This is a great way to make it possible. To learn more about this change, visit our resource page.

Thank you for your business,

Stephane kasriel
CEO, Upwork

Transfer:

Hi freelancer,

I am writing to you to tell about the upcoming changes in prices for Upwork's Connects, as well as changes in the Terms of Service.

Starting in May, any response to a vacancy will cost $ 0.15, there will be no free responses, as it was before.

• You will spend 1-6 responses for each vacancy;
• Responses to invitations from customers (Invitation) will remain free;
• Most freelancers, on average, will spend $ 5 a month or even less.

Why did we do this?

We want to help professional freelancers get even more work. We expect that with paid feedback, freelancers will send fewer job applications, which will make it easier for you to get a job, and it's easier for clients to find professional performers.

How does this affect you personally?

• These changes will occur in May, we will send you an additional reminder.
• You can save up to 140 unused responses.
• Since you are a top freelancer, we will also give you 60 free responses from your master's shoulder so that you can survive this gloomy time

We understand that these are big changes, however we think that this is the best way to create more opportunities for you in the long run. To learn more, please visit our website.

Full name, position, signature without seal.