Are you a 10xer? Need an agent? Welcome to the world of 1099 programmers.

Started by quiller, November 18, 2014, 08:05:02 AM

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quiller

This one's for anyone writing code who's ever wondered how to cash in on their skills. This New Yorker item details the world of agents for nerds, vividly depicting how a bedroom or basement genius can connect with big cash...sometimes.

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/11/24/programmers-price?currentPage=all

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Best quote, from logo designer and branding expert Mark Mian.... "Creativity is a fickle mistress, but when the booty call comes in, you've got to go."

Amen to that!

taxed

I don't know any coders who aren't already up to their ass in projects, or employed full-time.  This is funny.
#PureBlood #TrumpWon