Be Careful Who You Hire And Who Hires You

oDesk may seem heaven-sent when you read the reviews given by both buyers and providers.  You get to have jobs that suits your preference, and work during the time that you specify.  But it's not all milk and honey in oDesk.  I have been hired by someone who did not pay for my articles though she got to publish them in her Magazine in Aruba.  I should have been paid around $32.00 but up to now, no payment has been made.  Recently I just got an offer to write articles with payment outside oDesk.  It's against oDesk policy to have transactions outside oDesk, for the risk of not getting paid is certainly higher.  I rejected the project and went on to look for other projects that are more lucrative and safe.

Be careful of your works.  Make sure your buyer will pay and that your provider will provide.