Exactly, I would say the biggest problem with oDesk is that it takes so long just to start hacking. The process should ideally be:
1) Claim a project you like
2) Clone the repo, start hacking
3) Get paid
instead of
1) Apply to a project
2) Wait for a response
3) Schedule a skype interview
4) Skype
5) Start hacking, email a zip file (I've honestly been asked to do this)
6) Get paid
1) Claim a project you like 2) Clone the repo, start hacking 3) Get paid
instead of
1) Apply to a project 2) Wait for a response 3) Schedule a skype interview 4) Skype 5) Start hacking, email a zip file (I've honestly been asked to do this) 6) Get paid