“I found working in an office depressing, and at times, toxic – with no time to pursue my real passions outside of work. I turned to Airtasker as means to give me flexibility, and also, to get me out and about too. I earn the same amount as before, working less hours – but I do have to travel a lot more!”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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In fact, Elbin’s unique skillset lends itself well to any hands-on job where he’s tasked with fixing or creating something.<\/p>\n
“The main type of tasks I accept are handyman or furniture assembly-type jobs; I’m actually wanting to train as a designer and currently make installations and sculptures from wood – so it’s something I’m confident doing.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Which also is his main driving force for accepting work on Airtasker too – as a means to take on his next step…<\/p>\n
“Though I can\u2019t afford to go to uni just yet, I\u2019m using Airtasker to cover my financial responsibilities while I build up my portfolio. I’ve made a few real friends from completing tasks on Airtasker too, one of which was a former veteran and art exhibitor, who has given me lots of advice on how to move forward with my creations – he’s been a great connection to make”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Thanks to his user reviews and can-do attitude, Elbin is one of our most successful Taskers. So what’s his top tip for winning more work on Airtasker?<\/p>\n
“Lots of people seem to miss the important information. Make sure you give full details specific to the task, not just a general copy and paste – letting them know you have the specific skills and tools to be able to complete the task.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
And there you have it. Thanks, Elbin!<\/p>\n
Have a look at our blog<\/a> for other Tasker stories!<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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