The topic of rates often turns into a heated discussion, whether it's in the oDesk Community Forums or any other freelance outlet. I think it was summed up best by Rebecca in this post: You know, I think the people who start the threads don't realize that this topic has come up repeatedly, and searching first doesn't occur to ... more »
Or perhaps this entry would be more aptly titled: Search first, post later. Quite frankly, I get tired of seeing posts like this in the oDesk Community Forums. And it's not so much the posts themselves, but the sheer volume of posts that repeat the same statement two posts down. I'm not the only one, either. ... more »
One thing that comes up often in the oDesk Community Forums is the topic of rates. More specifically, people assuming that what they are being paid is a wage, therefore demanding a minimum to be set. What a lot of people new to freelancing aren't aware of is that they are not paid a wage, rather a contract ... more »
When browsing through sites such as oDesk for Data Entry jobs, the first thing anyone will notice is the average pay rate of those jobs. Here's a list of the average "data entry" hourly rate from the oConomy: Job Category Average Rate Admin Support - Other $6.47 / hr Admin Support ... more »
Regularly, a thread will pop up in the oDesk Community Forums regarding rates. These are typically instituted by newcomers to oDesk and freelancing in general, and mostly originated by Americans. People sign up on oDesk when they hear "work from home", and they look for instant gratification. When they realize that you actually have to work hard ... more »