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They aren't based on his original comment.

Completely agree. The help in my local walmart is horrific. I have a running joke with my g/f that I feel like my IQ drops everytime I go in Walmart. As aforementioned - Amazon makes it SO easy!

I don't think so.

SALESFORCE

What if they refuse to make revisions?

Appreciate this feedback - thanks.

Pretty cool, thanks for sharing!

I concur, I feel like this or any other situation to bring out true emotion is what is needed.

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Fsk - do you think this is what happened here to me? "If I write the spec for free, I know he'll then just shop the spec around on freelance sites, and I wasted my time"

I would do this, but I knew this guy for a few years prior. Its not like a random person off elance or something

Thank you both for your response.

Yeah, I mentioned 25% would need to be paid upfront before I begin coding.

Why dont you just build something with your knowledge (a fun side project) - forget the MS and taking a code course. You can't learn the in's and out's of developing in a language without doing it.

So do.

I'm doing that - took a job straight out for 1.5 years, did a startup - didnt work out. Now, going back into workforce to save up some more $$ (for the next one :) )

*descriptive

'guarantee' is the wrong word here, more description would be 'how likely' with a response of very likely.

It seems like you are writing a book about me.

On the short: I hired some contractors through elance/odesk - this was NOT the right thing to do. They lack motivation in what you're doing.

My advice: build it yourself, no matter how long it takes.

Great reply, thanks Chris

Let's talk, working on similiar thing except for platform, language-agnostic . email me (remove dots) j.p.d.75.0@gmail.com

So you're replacing a barcode with an image? Visited the site... very confused.

Again, not solving an problem..

Start with a problem people actually have. I dont think this solves too many problems... How different is this really? Incorporating an image into what you show?

InfoSec startup primarily focused around webapps

Great idea here, one I think I should consider more. Thanks for the support - I see no way but to push forward through this.

Much appreciated mcintyre!

I'm trying to do some freelance web dev. or do security consulting to pay the bills. I just cannot find part-time, consultant like positions for these. I tried to look a bit on craigslist too. Both of these could be potentially viable, the money is just running super low now.

Haven't released MVP yet (by Apr/May I would)

I pitched to an angel who's invested in my space - he's interested, but only when Im a bit farther along (e.g. when I get an MVP out)

I've pitched to decision makers in my space who could be potential clientele - only (2) so far via phone - very positive feedback so far. (and no I didnt know they prior)

I've had (1) large potential client sign up and a few smaller clients (still waiting to talk to them)

I've applied to numerous accelerators/incubators - a guy I knew invited me to be apart of his accelerator/incubator (just launching new month with 10-20 startups).

I'm a solo founder (and by no means using this as an excuse (because it shouldn't be at all).

I think my fear is I don't want to deep-dive into the little savings I have left - because then I would be completely broke (as in $0.00 in the bank).

I'm literally just dazed and confused. I've never worked f/t on my own startup before either (always had the cushy corporate job) - they say crack (the drug) is addictive - I'd venture to say a corporate salary is.

That said, I would want nothing more than to work f/t on this and not go back to a corp. gig (paying 25% more than I used to make). I'm just running low on cash right now.

Any response to: 2) Do you have days where you just want to give up completely? How do you cope?

Excellent points here - thanks teleclimber.

Especially: finding a 'group' - been working on this already and have already gained some value out of it. I can also attest to point #1 of wanting to give up - i think it pushes me forward as well. Nothing is more satisfying to me than waking up and thinking "man, I dont have to be told what to do by someone who doesn't even know themselves - and so what if I work for 12 hours today - I LOVE what i'm doing" . This is much appreciated - thanks! 2 months in for me and another 2 decades + more. Thanks!

Do you have an email?

Would be interested in talking more on email - whats your email?

Not everyone has someone they immediately know. In-person, with prior engagements is best IMO.