UX/UI designer here. Used to work for a while but then decided

>>1698600

second option and move asap.

you can earn plenty as ux/ui designer but you're still underperforming unless you get very very lucky. it's much better financially to work at a company for some time and then go freelance after you have a reputation, a couple of assured clients in the bag, and a network of friends and colleagues.

>>1698600
what is a fair price for a UI freelancer? i will need one in a few weeks for a few projects, but don't know what is a fair price. i was planning on using upwork ukranians, as that seemed like a fair compromise on price/quality of qualifications.

depends on your priorities: security or freedom. 2 hour commute is a big deal and can make a big difference to your quality of life, but working in a team might offset that.

>>1698623
Thanks, I guess that makes sense. First some more experience at a company and then I can still switch to freelancing.

>>1698662
It really depends on the skills, experience and location I guess. I would suggest looking on dribbble to find a UI designer as you can directly see their personal work.

>>1698600
>many emails with people asking me to do some work for them
How to achieve this with little to no connections and non-existent portfolio.

>>1698973
Without the portfolio you can't achieve that I guess. Use behance or dribbble to show off your work