| Depends what you are talking about.
If someone wants to move two phones in programming on a Nortel switch, there is no onsite visit required.
It all depends on the project and the scope.
Also freelancers can ask clairfying questions or details in the project message board. So you know exactly what is expected before you bid on the job.
For Example: A technician can bid on a programming project and say he will complete the programming and walk the end user through the wiring part. Or your bid may be to "Provide Consultation" on how to complete the programming of the companies system so no programming is required. Basically they are paying you to tell them how to do it.
This comes at a time where the phone system administration is being handed over to untrained users but not unskilled. They may know how to plug a phone into the wall, run a cross-connect or jumper but just may not have any clue how to program the PBX.
This is basically a way for certified techs to continue to support pbx systems at companies where they may have canned the "Telecom Guys" position. So one way or another they are going to need someone to program that PBX. They either bring over the data guy and pay to train him on the system or use a service like this and keep the business with phone guys. Of course this is an over simplification but just one example of how the site can work for telecom techs.
Also this doesn't preclude onsite visits or onsite work. If you are in Salt Lake City, Utah and the company posting the project is in Salt Lake as well, you can include an onsite visit to complete the work, it is all based on the project requirements and proximity.
Last edited by rixride : 03-13-2006 at 07:16 PM. |