Grateful for the journey so far—each milestone represents consistency, learning, and pushing beyond limits. This badge is not just an achievement, but a reminder that growth compounds when you stay committed.
Excited to keep building, exploring new opportunities, and leveling up every single day. 💯
Finishing the day strong, pumping out more case studies.
It's a tedious task to glue everything together, but super fun. I start to enjoy it. Two more to come in the following days, and I'll finally get my discoverability score.
Another milestone achieved! It's awesome that Contra went out of their way and hired creatives so these milestones can be accompanied by amazing visuals.
6+ months on Contra, zero projects landed. What am I missing?
I want to ask the community an honest question.
For over six months, I've been consistently applying to projects and jobs here on Contra. So far, I haven't been selected for a single contract or project.
On paper, I feel like I've done everything right:
Multiple Expert badges
Contra Pro member
20+ Hire requests on my profile
Yet none of it has turned into actual work.
I'm not writing this to complain. I genuinely want to understand what's happening. Is this common for others too? Are clients mostly hiring through their own networks? Is there something about proposals, pricing, or profiles that makes the real difference?
If you've landed work on Contra, I'd really appreciate hearing what worked for you. And if you're in the same boat, let's talk about it openly.