I wouldn't say avoid oDesk. I really like oDesk's work diary because I can literally see what we all are working on. I don't even look for applicants on oDesk n

I wouldn't say avoid oDesk. I really like oDesk's work diary because I can literally see what we all are working on. I don't even look for applicants on oDesk now. I find local contractors, and pay them through oDesk. It's the rest of oDesk that's a complete shit show. Confusing UI is just the start. You won't see me trying to recruit on that site.