rent a coder

[OogyWaWa]

anyone do programming on the side at sites like these? any luck making some $$ to support the habits?

just wondering if anyone knows of some good sites similar to rent a coder and what they think of 'em

 

[LumbergTech]

mostly people lowballing trying to get you to do their work for next to free
either that or jobs that require an insane amount of experience and knowledge

 

[slugg]

It's pretty much a bunch of web apps and cell phone apps... I'm not interested, really

But yea, looks like a bunch of low-ballers. I'd rather work on something interesting for free than for those random people.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

From what I've heard, the people looking for coders are only willing to pay way under market rates, and most of the coders are from places like India and China and are willing to work for very small rates.

 

[degibson]

These were OK about 9-10 years ago. Now its all overseas lowballers.

 

[Markbnj]

Yep, if you want to "Build me site like Amazon for $250" that's the way to get the job.

 

[presidentender]

Originally posted by: Markbnj
Yep, if you want to "Build me site like Amazon for $250" that's the way to get the job.

I hear $50 will get you Google. There's hardly anything on their site!

 

[dighn]

not worth it unless you live in a developing country. i did a few projects on there back when I was in school. what a rip off (don't ask). that was like 6 years ago. I imagine it's even worse now.

if you want experience, frankly I think it would be better to work on open source projects for free. that way you at least aren't subject to menial work and ridiculous demands for a few measly dollars. if you wanted to support yourself, a minimum wage job would pay more.

I'm not saying it's impossible to make decent $$$ on there, at least the last time I saw it. if you have a lot of experience and/or a good portfolio, and know how to market yourself, and spend the time building up your reputation you could possibly make some $. but it'd probably be more satisfying and profitable to direct that effort elsewhere.