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Re:The Programmer's Price: Want to hire a coding superstar? ... by jnbiche on Monday November 17, 2014 @08:36AM (#8618118)
>A few years ago I decided to concentrate on stalled projects and broken code

That sounds like a good niche, but I've been cautious about taking these kinds of projects. Often, there's a good reason that goes beyond just "bad developers" that explains why the project is unfinished: abusive customers, grossly unrealistic expectations, unpaid bills.

For this reason (and after a couple of very bad experiences), I've avoided this kind of client categorically.

So is 10X able to screen out these kinds of disaster clients for you?

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Re:The Programmer's Price: Want to hire a coding superstar? ... by gregjor on Monday November 17, 2014 @01:24PM (#8619579)
I get to screen the projects, and if it doesn't look like something I can do I don't have to take it. I know what you mean about bad customers and unrealistic expectations, I've been pretty good (or lucky) so far figuring that out before committing to projects. I only work hourly and 10X structures the contract and payment so I'm protected.
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