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Is oDesk trusted for working?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by geniuses, Aug 23, 2011.

  1. #1
    I want to start working on oDesk as a worker do you think this is a good idea and is it trusted or does it scam?
     
    geniuses, Aug 23, 2011 IP
  2. jezzz

    jezzz Notable Member

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    Not Really! oDesk is a genuine resource of finding jobs of your trade skills
     
    jezzz, Aug 23, 2011 IP
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    seadog33 Peon

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    No scam. I recently hired and paid a few workers from there. Its very competitive though, which means alot of people are working for cheap on there.
     
    seadog33, Aug 23, 2011 IP
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    lifeplayer Notable Member

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    Odesk is one of the top freelancer site, not scam
    The only problem is they charge a bit higher
     
    lifeplayer, Aug 24, 2011 IP
  5. geniuses

    geniuses Peon

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    Great thanks guys that helped alot
     
    geniuses, Aug 24, 2011 IP
  6. Site87

    Site87 Peon

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    What type of services would you provide on oDesk?

    I currently employ several contractors through oDesk. I am always looking to find more reliable workers at a competitive value.
     
    Site87, Aug 25, 2011 IP
  7. Jayres10

    Jayres10 Greenhorn

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    That is also my concern. I think you have to go through a lot of them and find the ones that could work well with you.
     
    Jayres10, Aug 25, 2011 IP
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    siocowiz Active Member

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    I worked in oDesk before. There are MANY employer scammers there, especially since the money isn't protected by escrow, unlike Freelancer.com
     
    siocowiz, Aug 25, 2011 IP
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    shuvo Active Member

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    Odesk itself is one of the best freelancing network.But it depends on which employers you are going to work with.If you work with an employer who has a verified payment method and some reviews then you can work with him or her without any hesitation.
     
    shuvo, Aug 25, 2011 IP
  10. geniuses

    geniuses Peon

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    Thanks everyone
    what kind of services do you need I provide services in many areas
     
    geniuses, Aug 25, 2011 IP
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    Site87 Peon

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    Ha, thanks for answering my question with a question. We need low cost article writers, quality article spinners, people who can manage multiple campaigns and working on multiple teams, forum posters, blog comments, article submission, press releases, rss submit, directory submit, keyword research, etc.

    Anything related to SEO. And we like White hat service. So if you can submit to 500 sites in one day, then we cannot work with you.
     
    Site87, Aug 25, 2011 IP
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    Bauger Active Member

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    Odesk is awesome I just finished a small job on there and he was really good. The whole key is have good communication. Read profiles ask for samples of work and stuff like that
     
    Bauger, Aug 25, 2011 IP
  13. geniuses

    geniuses Peon

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    Sorry I can't help from this area I offer services in programming usually translation and transcription and even some times with designs + I don't actually offer low cost. Also, I'm sorry for not being clear the first time
    Thanks for your advice
     
    geniuses, Aug 25, 2011 IP
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    Fastseo Active Member

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    oDesk Looks To Create Trusted Marketplace For Contractors..
    [video=youtube;cfLUUTgyYDs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfLUUTgyYDs[/video]
     
    Fastseo, Aug 26, 2011 IP
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    karlo.dude Greenhorn

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    Many people nowadays is earning and living because of this site. It is LEGIT.
     
    karlo.dude, Aug 27, 2011 IP
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    Sensei.Design Prominent Member

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    you can definetly trust oDesk they even developed their own tool to track the time you are working on projects. Also they are arround for a pretty long time and I nerver heard from anyone he had problems there
     
    Sensei.Design, Aug 27, 2011 IP
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    Site87 Peon

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    Word of warning, oDesk collects 10% of all payments made to contractors and holds payment for about a week in a review status. I have had both good and bad luck on oDesk. Some contractors are very attentive to detail while others completely disregard instructions and ignore communications. More fires on oDesk than hires.
     
    Site87, Aug 29, 2011 IP
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    Sensei.Design Prominent Member

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    I don't get your point 10% is a normal rate and the review status only makes working there save for both sites ;)

     
    Sensei.Design, Aug 29, 2011 IP
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    I use elance..
     
    jhardy2008, Aug 29, 2011 IP
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    Site87 Peon

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    So what you are saying is that any employer has to pay 10% of a paycheck to a employee management or time management company like ADP? If this is the case then these companies are making huge money.
     
    Site87, Aug 29, 2011 IP