SECOND INCOME
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I have 25 years wealth of IT knowledge in Systems Design, Integration, Development, Coding or whatever cap I have to wear, and it goes to waste after hours. I have a regular job as an "IT Engineer", wearing about all the caps you can get, but to fund my most expensive hobby that of 4x4, I'd like to earn some extra cash by developing some software or whatever. I am 400 km away from the nearest big city and it is quite a constraint. Apart from a little app here and there and get paid via the bartering method, there is no request for some serious development and some serious cash. My only hope was to revert to the web looking for a very reputable company whom I can tie up with and do the thing - or some pointers in other ways with my skills and knowledge to earn extra cash, except trying to rely on Addsense income etc.... Unfortunately, I could not find any website I can rely on (maybe my Google search techniques is not that good). If any one out there is doing more or less the same thing, please point me in the right direction. And yes, I do take time off, I have hobbies such as a Virtual Airline Pilot, 4x4, Woodworking and composing music, none of which earns me extra income. Perhaps I must start developing my own Motivational or whatever website and sell my little ebooks bla bla bla... just a thought. PS. I live on the west coast of South Africa - about 400km North of Cape Town, the best place in South Africa T.E.A.M. Together Everyone Achieves More
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I have 25 years wealth of IT knowledge in Systems Design, Integration, Development, Coding or whatever cap I have to wear, and it goes to waste after hours. I have a regular job as an "IT Engineer", wearing about all the caps you can get, but to fund my most expensive hobby that of 4x4, I'd like to earn some extra cash by developing some software or whatever. I am 400 km away from the nearest big city and it is quite a constraint. Apart from a little app here and there and get paid via the bartering method, there is no request for some serious development and some serious cash. My only hope was to revert to the web looking for a very reputable company whom I can tie up with and do the thing - or some pointers in other ways with my skills and knowledge to earn extra cash, except trying to rely on Addsense income etc.... Unfortunately, I could not find any website I can rely on (maybe my Google search techniques is not that good). If any one out there is doing more or less the same thing, please point me in the right direction. And yes, I do take time off, I have hobbies such as a Virtual Airline Pilot, 4x4, Woodworking and composing music, none of which earns me extra income. Perhaps I must start developing my own Motivational or whatever website and sell my little ebooks bla bla bla... just a thought. PS. I live on the west coast of South Africa - about 400km North of Cape Town, the best place in South Africa T.E.A.M. Together Everyone Achieves More
Howzit Pierre. I don't understand why the 1 vote, you've done absolutely nothing against the rules nor against the etiquette of the lounge. I've given you a five just to counter. In reply, I am in exactly the same position as you work wise(other position wise I'm in Jo'burg, the best big city in South Africa, if not the best place.) Have you tried out local developer's community, sadeveloper.net[^]? It's very quiet these days, but that's because it needs people. I have been doing very little but sorely needed 'extra' development work, but I find it very hard to come by. We need some kind of a referrals and vouching network, to share work opportunities and maybe even work on occasion. The only other thing I know of, but can't recommend, is Rent-a-Coder, but many here at CP have had bad with them. However, a friend recently sold a small project there, was happy with the work, and paid the coder in dollars the same day.
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Howzit Pierre. I don't understand why the 1 vote, you've done absolutely nothing against the rules nor against the etiquette of the lounge. I've given you a five just to counter. In reply, I am in exactly the same position as you work wise(other position wise I'm in Jo'burg, the best big city in South Africa, if not the best place.) Have you tried out local developer's community, sadeveloper.net[^]? It's very quiet these days, but that's because it needs people. I have been doing very little but sorely needed 'extra' development work, but I find it very hard to come by. We need some kind of a referrals and vouching network, to share work opportunities and maybe even work on occasion. The only other thing I know of, but can't recommend, is Rent-a-Coder, but many here at CP have had bad with them. However, a friend recently sold a small project there, was happy with the work, and paid the coder in dollars the same day.
Hi Brad, We will not go into the best place in SA, but must say, I prefer the non-violent West Coast - the bucks of course are in the north. I have subscribed to GetAFreelancer.com, but not so sure to go there... Have a look. Pierre
the confused are confused beyond confusion
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Howzit Pierre. I don't understand why the 1 vote, you've done absolutely nothing against the rules nor against the etiquette of the lounge. I've given you a five just to counter. In reply, I am in exactly the same position as you work wise(other position wise I'm in Jo'burg, the best big city in South Africa, if not the best place.) Have you tried out local developer's community, sadeveloper.net[^]? It's very quiet these days, but that's because it needs people. I have been doing very little but sorely needed 'extra' development work, but I find it very hard to come by. We need some kind of a referrals and vouching network, to share work opportunities and maybe even work on occasion. The only other thing I know of, but can't recommend, is Rent-a-Coder, but many here at CP have had bad with them. However, a friend recently sold a small project there, was happy with the work, and paid the coder in dollars the same day.
Brady Kelly wrote:
I don't understand why the 1 vote,
Probably the SPAM like subject.
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Brady Kelly wrote:
I don't understand why the 1 vote,
Probably the SPAM like subject.
Maximilien Lincourt Your Head A Splode - Strong Bad
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I have 25 years wealth of IT knowledge in Systems Design, Integration, Development, Coding or whatever cap I have to wear, and it goes to waste after hours. I have a regular job as an "IT Engineer", wearing about all the caps you can get, but to fund my most expensive hobby that of 4x4, I'd like to earn some extra cash by developing some software or whatever. I am 400 km away from the nearest big city and it is quite a constraint. Apart from a little app here and there and get paid via the bartering method, there is no request for some serious development and some serious cash. My only hope was to revert to the web looking for a very reputable company whom I can tie up with and do the thing - or some pointers in other ways with my skills and knowledge to earn extra cash, except trying to rely on Addsense income etc.... Unfortunately, I could not find any website I can rely on (maybe my Google search techniques is not that good). If any one out there is doing more or less the same thing, please point me in the right direction. And yes, I do take time off, I have hobbies such as a Virtual Airline Pilot, 4x4, Woodworking and composing music, none of which earns me extra income. Perhaps I must start developing my own Motivational or whatever website and sell my little ebooks bla bla bla... just a thought. PS. I live on the west coast of South Africa - about 400km North of Cape Town, the best place in South Africa T.E.A.M. Together Everyone Achieves More
network, talk to people, know their problems. Small projects may grow. But the big thing is to find a whole no one is filling and fill it! :-D
_________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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Howzit Pierre. I don't understand why the 1 vote, you've done absolutely nothing against the rules nor against the etiquette of the lounge. I've given you a five just to counter. In reply, I am in exactly the same position as you work wise(other position wise I'm in Jo'burg, the best big city in South Africa, if not the best place.) Have you tried out local developer's community, sadeveloper.net[^]? It's very quiet these days, but that's because it needs people. I have been doing very little but sorely needed 'extra' development work, but I find it very hard to come by. We need some kind of a referrals and vouching network, to share work opportunities and maybe even work on occasion. The only other thing I know of, but can't recommend, is Rent-a-Coder, but many here at CP have had bad with them. However, a friend recently sold a small project there, was happy with the work, and paid the coder in dollars the same day.
Hi, this is Nicole from Rent a Coder. I just want to remind everyone (and inform pierrecor) that although Rentacoder can be perceived as being competitive, 2/3rds of the jobs available are awarded based on things like ratings, certifications and expert guarantees. As a result, some workers make tens of thousands of dollars a year and more (see the worker list ranking list at https://www.rentacoder.com/RentACoder/misc/AllCoderCompleteList.asp for details). In order to maximize your earnings, it's important to choose a service that protects you, and different sites vary widely in what they do for you. Compare the 7 major services through this link: http://www.rentacoder.com/RentACoder/DotNet/misc/CompetitorInformation/WhyRentACoder\_ForBuyers.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