This 38-year-old quit his finance job — here’s how he’s making 6 figures freelancing on Fiverr

Updated: November 19th, 2023

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  • David Feldman aspired to work in a desk job and work his way up the corporate ladder.
  • After working as a financial analyst for 12 or 13 years at a stretch, he decided he wanted to become a copywriter.
  • He soon left his well-paying job in the finance sector to work as a freelance copywriter on Fiverr.
  • He initially signed up on Fiver to earn some extra money while he was abroad traveling
  • What started as a side hustle, soon started skyrocketing and became a full-time career.
  • Feldman, 38, hasn't had to give up his elevated status despite the significant professional change.
  • He now earns well over $100,000 per year, enough to maintain his family of four in Boise, Idaho.

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