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What workedA freelancer in Narail, in a Prothom Alo report · Started in 2013

From a 3,500-taka job to 2 lakh a month, with three years of learning in between

A former mason began learning computer work in 2013 and started professionally on platforms in 2016. His first job paid 3,500 taka a month; freelancing now brings 2-2.5 lakh.

This 35-year-old freelancer from Narail used to work as a mason. He began learning computer work in 2013 and started working professionally on online platforms in 2016, which left about three years between learning and earning there. He now combines web design, digital marketing, graphic design and YouTube and Facebook content production. His first job paid a salary of 3,500 taka a month; freelancing now brings him 2 to 2.5 lakh. Neither his start-up cost nor the date of his first online payment is stated in the report.

Lessons

  1. 1.A manual-trade background was no barrier; time was: about three years passed from learning to earning on platforms
  2. 2.Offering several services together - web, design, marketing, content - widened the client base more than one skill would

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