[yen223]

$35,000 over six years.

This is why if you're a programmer of any substance, you should avoid oDesk.

[mk3]

Actually any type of freelancers should avoid if possible. Though if you need to accumulate portfolio and get paid even a little bit it's worth a try. Also I saw some burnt clients only look for local devs for higher rate which is still miserable compared to the price you would pay on the ground.

[tomjen3]

You are assuming he hired programmers full time. Where did he state that?