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    Tom Ollar
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    Assuming you had two guys that spent the last 10,000 hours coding in a cave building C# applications and a commercial web-site for their own company and now need to find a little "outside" work - what organization would you recommend to help them pimp their skills? Tom Ollar

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      Assuming you had two guys that spent the last 10,000 hours coding in a cave building C# applications and a commercial web-site for their own company and now need to find a little "outside" work - what organization would you recommend to help them pimp their skills? Tom Ollar

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      Marc Clifton
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      I'm sure Christian will give a glowing recommendation to Rent-A-Coder! (that was a joke, BTW, in case you haven't been following his trials with RAC). How about Monster.com? Or check out your local contracting agencies. I've actually had good results that way. Though, the best way is always word of mouth--tell your friends your looking for work. Marc MyXaml Advanced Unit Testing YAPO

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        Assuming you had two guys that spent the last 10,000 hours coding in a cave building C# applications and a commercial web-site for their own company and now need to find a little "outside" work - what organization would you recommend to help them pimp their skills? Tom Ollar

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        Gary Kirkham
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        The things Marc suggested are good. Tom Ollar wrote: Best PIMP Organization Tom Ollar wrote: help them pimp their skills If you are looking for serious work, you might find a better way of communicating. I know that this is just a message board, however the way you communicate in private often finds a way to inadvertently sneak into your business communication. I doubt you will be taken seriously if the word "pimp" is a routine part of your speech. Gary Kirkham Forever Forgiven and Alive in the Spirit He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. - Jim Elliot Me blog, You read

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          The things Marc suggested are good. Tom Ollar wrote: Best PIMP Organization Tom Ollar wrote: help them pimp their skills If you are looking for serious work, you might find a better way of communicating. I know that this is just a message board, however the way you communicate in private often finds a way to inadvertently sneak into your business communication. I doubt you will be taken seriously if the word "pimp" is a routine part of your speech. Gary Kirkham Forever Forgiven and Alive in the Spirit He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. - Jim Elliot Me blog, You read

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          Jorgen Sigvardsson
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          I'm with you. I think that todays use of the word "pimp" is horrible. A pimp is a disgusting person, and pimping is a disgusting act. Who would want to be or do either? :confused: -- My name in Katakana is ヨルゲン. My name in German is Jörgen. My name in Mandarin/Kanji is 乔尔根 西格瓦德森. My name in Korean is 요르겐. I blog too now[^]

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            I'm with you. I think that todays use of the word "pimp" is horrible. A pimp is a disgusting person, and pimping is a disgusting act. Who would want to be or do either? :confused: -- My name in Katakana is ヨルゲン. My name in German is Jörgen. My name in Mandarin/Kanji is 乔尔根 西格瓦德森. My name in Korean is 요르겐. I blog too now[^]

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            Gary Kirkham
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            I don't understand it. I found out from my daughter that one of the idiots my sister is dating called my 2 year old grandson, "Little Pimp." My sister laughed like it was the most humorous thing she had ever heard. I think someone will have to restrain me if that happens in front of me. Gary Kirkham Forever Forgiven and Alive in the Spirit He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. - Jim Elliot Me blog, You read

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              The things Marc suggested are good. Tom Ollar wrote: Best PIMP Organization Tom Ollar wrote: help them pimp their skills If you are looking for serious work, you might find a better way of communicating. I know that this is just a message board, however the way you communicate in private often finds a way to inadvertently sneak into your business communication. I doubt you will be taken seriously if the word "pimp" is a routine part of your speech. Gary Kirkham Forever Forgiven and Alive in the Spirit He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. - Jim Elliot Me blog, You read

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              Tom Ollar
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              Gary, Thank you for your response. It is most appreciated. At this point it seems appropriate to compile a list of the professional organizations which provide these services. We will post them here in the hope that others (who may have experience with them) can rank them for us. We are searching for a company with whom we can develop a working relationship which produces excellent value for them and competitive advantage for their clients. If you know of any organizations which meet these requirements on a daily basis, we would be most interested. Sincerely, Thomas M. Ollar CEO Datron, Inc.

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                I don't understand it. I found out from my daughter that one of the idiots my sister is dating called my 2 year old grandson, "Little Pimp." My sister laughed like it was the most humorous thing she had ever heard. I think someone will have to restrain me if that happens in front of me. Gary Kirkham Forever Forgiven and Alive in the Spirit He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. - Jim Elliot Me blog, You read

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                Jorgen Sigvardsson
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                Uh oh.. you should have a little talk with him. Just to let him know that he's being watched. :-D -- My name in Katakana is ヨルゲン. My name in German is Jörgen. My name in Mandarin/Kanji is 乔尔根 西格瓦德森. My name in Korean is 요르겐. I blog too now[^]

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                  Gary, Thank you for your response. It is most appreciated. At this point it seems appropriate to compile a list of the professional organizations which provide these services. We will post them here in the hope that others (who may have experience with them) can rank them for us. We are searching for a company with whom we can develop a working relationship which produces excellent value for them and competitive advantage for their clients. If you know of any organizations which meet these requirements on a daily basis, we would be most interested. Sincerely, Thomas M. Ollar CEO Datron, Inc.

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                  Paul Watson
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                  Now that was pimping. regards, Paul Watson South Africa The Code Project Pope Pius II said "The only prescription is more cowbell. "

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                    I'm sure Christian will give a glowing recommendation to Rent-A-Coder! (that was a joke, BTW, in case you haven't been following his trials with RAC). How about Monster.com? Or check out your local contracting agencies. I've actually had good results that way. Though, the best way is always word of mouth--tell your friends your looking for work. Marc MyXaml Advanced Unit Testing YAPO

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                    Jim Bennett
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                    Thanks for the suggestions Marc! Definately monster.com is a good place to start. Searching around the web we found these IT staffing services organizations. However, as far as companies go, anyone have experience with any these or know of any more (either good and bad)? Modis, Inc. www.modis.com Management Recruiters Intl www.mridenver.com Partners Consulting Services www.partnersconsulting.com Volt Services jobs.volt.com SOS Staffing www.sosstaffing.com Aegis Staffing www.aegisstaffing.com Microstaff www.microstaff.com ECSJobs.com www.ecsjobs.com Jim Bennett

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                      I'm with you. I think that todays use of the word "pimp" is horrible. A pimp is a disgusting person, and pimping is a disgusting act. Who would want to be or do either? :confused: -- My name in Katakana is ヨルゲン. My name in German is Jörgen. My name in Mandarin/Kanji is 乔尔根 西格瓦德森. My name in Korean is 요르겐. I blog too now[^]

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                      David Wulff
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                      Blame Pimp My Ride[^] for diluting the meaning of the term pimp. (It also sounds like a black thing, but I'm not 'in' with that to tell you.) When I hear of someone 'pimping something' I think of them pushing something not selling prostitutes. I don't think it will be long till it is in common usage.


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                        Blame Pimp My Ride[^] for diluting the meaning of the term pimp. (It also sounds like a black thing, but I'm not 'in' with that to tell you.) When I hear of someone 'pimping something' I think of them pushing something not selling prostitutes. I don't think it will be long till it is in common usage.


                        Ðavid Wulff The Royal Woofle Museum
                        Audioscrobbler :: flikr

                        Die Freiheit spielt auf allen Geigen

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                        DavidNohejl
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                        yup, now it means like "tune up" (e.g a car) as well. David Never forget: "Stay kul and happy" (I.A.)
                        David's thoughts / dnhsoftware.org / MyHTMLTidy

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                          Thanks for the suggestions Marc! Definately monster.com is a good place to start. Searching around the web we found these IT staffing services organizations. However, as far as companies go, anyone have experience with any these or know of any more (either good and bad)? Modis, Inc. www.modis.com Management Recruiters Intl www.mridenver.com Partners Consulting Services www.partnersconsulting.com Volt Services jobs.volt.com SOS Staffing www.sosstaffing.com Aegis Staffing www.aegisstaffing.com Microstaff www.microstaff.com ECSJobs.com www.ecsjobs.com Jim Bennett

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                          Jim Bennett wrote: anyone have experience with any these I've used Addecco TAD--they're really good to work with. Regarding the ones in your list, some of these seem like they will try and find a job position from anything from pet groomer to CEO. My suggestion is, identify what you want to do, then weed out the agencies. Ask them what areas they specialize in. Don't reveal to much of yourself at first, otherwise they'll just talk to your needs. In other words, BS you. You can waste a LOT of time with agencies that don't really service the market or clientel that you're interested in. Marc MyXaml Advanced Unit Testing YAPO

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                            Assuming you had two guys that spent the last 10,000 hours coding in a cave building C# applications and a commercial web-site for their own company and now need to find a little "outside" work - what organization would you recommend to help them pimp their skills? Tom Ollar

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                            Christian Graus
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                            RAC if you want to work for free. Otherwise, for me, the best thing ever is CodeProject. Almost all outside work I have done has come to me via people reading my articles on this site. Christian I have several lifelong friends that are New Yorkers but I have always gravitated toward the weirdo's. - Richard Stringer

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                              Jim Bennett wrote: anyone have experience with any these I've used Addecco TAD--they're really good to work with. Regarding the ones in your list, some of these seem like they will try and find a job position from anything from pet groomer to CEO. My suggestion is, identify what you want to do, then weed out the agencies. Ask them what areas they specialize in. Don't reveal to much of yourself at first, otherwise they'll just talk to your needs. In other words, BS you. You can waste a LOT of time with agencies that don't really service the market or clientel that you're interested in. Marc MyXaml Advanced Unit Testing YAPO

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                              Jim Bennett
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                              Marc Clifton wrote: I've used Addecco TAD--they're really good to work with Thanks for the lead. Those sites I found on monster.com and they all seemed to offer other software opportunites and some are big time and others, well, more local. Marc Clifton wrote: In other words, BS you. Got the BS-O-Meter up and operational now. Jim Bennett

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                                RAC if you want to work for free. Otherwise, for me, the best thing ever is CodeProject. Almost all outside work I have done has come to me via people reading my articles on this site. Christian I have several lifelong friends that are New Yorkers but I have always gravitated toward the weirdo's. - Richard Stringer

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                                so your like the code project drug dealer then? first you give them a little freebie , untill they are hooked , then you start squeezing them for money.. I want in to... gimme half or Ill tell on you.. :P :P //Roger

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                                  I don't understand it. I found out from my daughter that one of the idiots my sister is dating called my 2 year old grandson, "Little Pimp." My sister laughed like it was the most humorous thing she had ever heard. I think someone will have to restrain me if that happens in front of me. Gary Kirkham Forever Forgiven and Alive in the Spirit He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. - Jim Elliot Me blog, You read

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                                  brianwelsch
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                                  It's not meant the way you're taking it. It's like calling him The Fonz. Now there was a pimpin' mofo in his day. BW


                                  I want pancakes! God, do you people understand every language except English?
                                  Yo quiero pancakes. Donnez moi pancakes. Click click, bloody click pancakes!
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                                  • D DavidNohejl

                                    yup, now it means like "tune up" (e.g a car) as well. David Never forget: "Stay kul and happy" (I.A.)
                                    David's thoughts / dnhsoftware.org / MyHTMLTidy

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                                    Blake Miller
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                                    Can someone 'pimp' my code then? The New reality show.

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                                      Can someone 'pimp' my code then? The New reality show.

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                                      DavidNohejl
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                                      LOL maybe Lint[^]? VisualAssist can "pimp" your IDE... :) David Never forget: "Stay kul and happy" (I.A.)
                                      David's thoughts / dnhsoftware.org / MyHTMLTidy

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                                        so your like the code project drug dealer then? first you give them a little freebie , untill they are hooked , then you start squeezing them for money.. I want in to... gimme half or Ill tell on you.. :P :P //Roger

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                                        Christian Graus
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                                        LOL - actually it never occured to me until people wrote to offer me work. My approach depends on what is being asked for. If it's major work, I'll quote ( someone wanted me to do a fingerprint recognition system for free recently ). If not, I'll offer help, and say that if they can't do it themselves, I can quote. Christian I have several lifelong friends that are New Yorkers but I have always gravitated toward the weirdo's. - Richard Stringer

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