Didn't I say I'd start being active on Odesk? Anyway, just to accomplish this goal, I applied for two job openings (they're available by the hundreds per category; naturally, mine is writing and translating), not really expecting to be considered since so many other job bidders had been using the Odesk system longer (I've had an account for the longest time, but didn't really use it - I actually thought that might reflect too). I was pleasantly surprised to hear back from one of the buyers almost immediately. Yeah, so I've already put in 2 hours. Hopefully, there'll be more to come. :)
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Hi, this is Nicole from Rent a Coder.
I'd like to point out a few issues with using services like oDesk since those issues could influence your satisfaction and earnings.
First, oDesk requires workers to move their mouse/keyboard every minute or two, or they don't guarantee to pay you. This can be very difficult (or impossible), when you're doing things like planning, design or other mental work. To protect yourself, you have to try to remember to constantly jiggle your mouse (which can be like "trying to talk and chew bubble gum at the same time"), or choose to forego the guarantee. Rent a Coder pays you for this sort of work without requiring you to do this. In addition, Odesk only guarantees to pay you for the first eight hours in a day. If you're working hard on a project for a buyer and have to go over that time, you do it at your own risk. At Rentacoder, every hour is guaranteed.
Second, on pay-for-deliverables projects, Rent a coder requires the buyer to escrow 100% of the funds upfront and protects your money with arbitration (and will force a malicious buyer to pay you). We will even go so far as to test the deliverables if necessary to prove you met the contract. But Odesk doesn't do any of these things. So you can do all the work and end up not getting paid a cent.
Third, oDesk's limited arbitration could prevent you from getting rightfully paid for the work you do. And they won't test your work to make sure it meets contract requirements. At Rentacoder, we offer free arbitration on all projects.
There are other differences as well. I invite you and your visitors to compare the 7 major services through this link to learn even more: http://www.rentacoder.com/RentACoder/DotNet/misc/CompetitorInformation/WhyRentACoder_ForSellers.aspx
If you have any questions, please let me know. You can also call in to talk to a facilitator 7 days a week, or email us (see http://www.rentacoder.com/RentACoder/misc/Feedback.asp).
Nicole
www.rentacoder.com
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