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Emil Kucera
Emil Kucera
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Sell the result Jun 28, 2016

Ask for the source, check it out, and quote a price for the finished product - that is my preference.
Never mind that I often shoot myself in the foot by underestimating the effort
That said, when working for an outsourcer, one can either comply with their way of working or refuse the job.
If/when(?) MT eventually gets so good that most people will accept it as 'good enough' - then quality work will become as rare a... See more
Ask for the source, check it out, and quote a price for the finished product - that is my preference.
Never mind that I often shoot myself in the foot by underestimating the effort
That said, when working for an outsourcer, one can either comply with their way of working or refuse the job.
If/when(?) MT eventually gets so good that most people will accept it as 'good enough' - then quality work will become as rare and expensive as, say, handmade furniture or handmade shoes, and only the highest quality specialists will survive in that marketplace anyway. ▲ Collapse
 
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