Just a tip ...
 

Never hire anybody that is already in the business as a programmer / graphist unless they are highly experienced and are really worth what you will be paying .

Getting students fresh out of school working for you is the best way if you ask me. They don't charge nothing and they are willing to experience new things :P

or just get slaves from china and force them to do it.

^ easy money :winkwink:

ok

"No really...This is how it works.

ALL programms suck off the boss."

That's how it always is.

Depends on where you are and what your needs are. Do you want to be the one who teaches someone, has them learn on your time and make their mistakes on your time ??

At the beginning, usually this is the cheapest way for new companies to acquire talent cheaply, who could turn out nicely and be loyal to them.

For established companies, you usually are past that stage though and need people who can do the job :2 cents:

very good point!