Can I join a team?
Submitted Thu, Nov 05, 2009 at 3:09pm GMT
theresaparrish 2 posts - United States - Joined Nov 01 2009
theresaparrish 2 posts - United States - Joined Nov 01 2009
I was just wondering if I could join team. It may help my chances of getting an assignment. What do guys think?
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It's really not appropriate to advertise yourself as a potential affiliated contractor on the forum.
Why? Because you need to be careful about joining a provider company. Yes, they can help you get an assignment, but you need to understand that they will have complete control over your candidacies, rates, and earnings. All work done for them will be paid to them, then they have to arrange to pay you (usually outside oDesk). Your pay will NOT be guaranteed.
So I generally advise against joining up with people you don't already know and trust. You wouldn't want to hand over your earnings to just anyone!
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msayno 116 posts - Philippines - Joined Feb 05 2008
Jacqui, she wrote it all. As for me, I've been with Odesk for more than a year now - without the need of joining a provider company. You can do it!! I've done it and so can you!
Good Luck!