Are there any other TopCoders here?

[d000hg]

And not just that, but AIR, Topcoder is some sort of geek penis-measuring thing where you have to be a super geniuses capable of coming up with complex algorithms in machine code inside 15 minute deadlines.

Where I work everyone is on £500+/day and half of the contractors don't even know what an algorithm IS.

Firstly, only a handful of people do regular work out of that list. Really only the top 5 or 6 are treating it more than a hobby - and only 1 or 2 are doing it as their job.
Secondly, the algorithm contests are entirely separate. Those are hour-long coding contests testing maths and algorithm skills and are entirely for fun. The software design/dev stuff is fairly typical J2EE or .NET work in the main.

But anyway we digress. I didn't set out to sell you guys on TC, just to know if anyone here was a member...

[cojak]

Then I think you've got your answer, Dear....

Welcome to CUK anyway...

(and thanks for the non-IR35 tip to all those coders out there...)

[lilelvis2000]

get yourself a train timetable son....40min commute and you'll triple your rate..

See what I mean, you assume I live in Watford. What I said was I live NORTH of Watford. It would take me 15 min. just to get to Preston!

[AtW]

See what I mean, you assume I live in Watford. What I said was I live NORTH of Watford. It would take me 15 min. just to get to Preston!

I'd use teleporter.

HTH

threaded

[hyperD]

I've seen threaded's teleporter, there's a 1 in 78 chance of arriving inside out...

Considering the genetic disposition of most contractors, that could be an enhancement.

Happy tuliping new year to everyone... and make 2008 the year you spend 10 mins and cook proper food and not that artery clogging processed trans fat tulip.

[hyperD]

A diet of raw meat and starship captains should keep the green scales and gnashers glistening Zeity

[lilelvis2000]

A diet of raw meat and starship captains should keep the green scales and gnashers glistening Zeity

Wouldn't a toothbrush and some olive oil work better?

[Churchill]

Wouldn't a toothbrush and some olive oil work better?

Old Captain Kirk did use a lot of hair cream...

[hyperD]

Wouldn't a toothbrush and some olive oil work better?

I believe you are confusing teeth with hemorrhoids...

[Diver]

I believe you are confusing teeth with hemorrhoids...

I thought it was frozen tiptops for Hemorrhoids. ?

(My Brother in-law says they really sooth. )

Note to self: never eat from sisters freezer