Ask What does a typical first week of freelancing actually look like?

[Brendan]

I think a lot of people imagine their first week of freelancing will be busy with clients and projects, but the reality is probably very different. Most beginners spend that first week setting up profiles on freelance platforms, writing their first proposals, or trying to figure out how to price their services. Very few people land a paying client on day one. The first week is usually more about preparation than actual paid work. So I am curious, what did your first week of freelancing actually look like, and was it anything like you expected?