Availability Settings
Your Availability Status
Your availability tells customers when you can start new work.
Status Options
Available Now
- You can start immediately
- Appears at top of search results
- Indicated by green badge
2 Weeks Notice
- Currently employed
- Can start in 2 weeks
- Yellow status indicator
1 Month Notice
- Longer lead time needed
- For those with existing commitments
Not Available
- Not looking for new work
- Profile hidden from search
- Existing contracts unaffected
Setting Your Availability
- Go to Profile
- Find the Availability toggle
- Select your status
- Changes save automatically
Work Preferences
In addition to availability, set:
Willing to Travel
- Yes / No
- Travel radius preference
Willing to Relocate
- Yes / No
- Preferred locations
Weekend Work
- Yes / No
- Affects matching for urgent projects
Emergency Service
- Yes / No
- For last-minute opportunities
Best Practices
- Update regularly - Keep status current
- Be honest - Don't say "available now" if you're not
- Plan ahead - Update when projects are ending
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