Bad Feedbacks: Is It Really Bad? I feel so bad recently that my Upwork.com job rating is decreasing and it feels like this could be the end of the world for me. I know that I still have my regular gig with me but I am afraid what if I lose this client? How can I recover the lost? How can I get clients again with a bad feedback in my profile?
Sinking in the realization…
I asked the Upwork Philippines community of advice on how I can get out of this bad feedback and there are lots of opinions given. Though yes, there are good advice. Advice, that I can’t really comprehend and doesn’t even fit some of the freelancers. Like, you have to be good in English to get a good job back again, I need to have to create a nice cover letter. I know that feedbacks are our checklist that even I work long hours, I work hard finishing task and everything. I might have disregarded few tasks that it weakens me and my ability to be the perfectionist. I am afraid that I really work thinly thinking that I am doing good and I am not. It really hurts receiving bad feedback, yes. It feels like an assault on my dignity and works ethics. On the other side, these are gifts given to us, an opportunity to reconnect, prioritize and take a wider look on task.
After a few days of meditation and keeping the bad feeling inside of me. I came to the conclusion that this is the time I can do differently and to top it all forgive myself.
Checklist on How To Get a Good feedback:
- Make sure you always check on this 5 Star
- Skills
- Communication
- Availability
- Quality
- Deadlines
- Cooperation
- Say please, thank you
- Remember the difference of I don’t understand vs “I’m sorry, I’m not quite sure that I understand the instructions.” There are many tips and lessons in working and communicating in the office.
