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Absolutely the worst advice. I've worked for multiple small companies and consulting firms that got screwed because they didn't have a contract. Do not do this.

by nragaz 13y ago

Absolutely the worst advice. I've worked for multiple small companies and consulting firms that got screwed because they didn't have a contract. Do not do this. A contract is not bulletproof, sure, but not having one just means that nobody thinks they have to pay you.

talmand 13y ago
The reason it's terrible advice is because they are selling the alternative to contracts. Why in the world this gets voted up is beyond me, it's clearly an advertisement. The immediate placement of a signup form before the fold above the main content should have been the first clue. It's also rather disingenuous that they hide their advertisement in an URL that suggests it is a blog.
- tptacek 13y ago
  It's terrible advice no matter what they're selling. Don't work without a contract. Contracts do more than help ensure you'll get paid; they also protect you from other bad things.
  - talmand 13y ago
    You're right, I should have said the reason they are giving bad advice.