Basic Issues

1. Won’t the hacker break into my own computer system?

No. Hackers are generally not interested in breaking into your computer. Contrary to media myths, hackers aren’t like that; this is more of the characteristic of a cracker. Hackers might sometimes decide to circumvent nets security measures but this is usually done for fun or out of curiosity (or if you don’t pay them in full ). Hackers simply like to play with computers.

2. Is it a good idea to get a hacker to deal with my competition?

It depends on the job you give him/her. Hackers can be highly effective in certain jobs and lousy in others. Generally, recurring jobs are not something that a hacker will excel at; it is also a waste of skill. The good news is, if you get a hacker excited about something, the output you will get will be five to ten times greater than any efforts of a regular hired gun

But remember that leading hackers is the same way as trying to lead a wiled herd of cats. Hackers are not like the regular employees. They are usually self-managed but are willing to lend you a hand if asked.

Social Issues

3. My hacker doesn’t fit in with the corporate culture.

This is a common problem with hackers; you don’t need to worry if this occurs. You may want to consider giving your hired hacker flexible hours or an ability to work from home, it will improve their productivity. Hackers also dress “funny” in some cases. Polite requests for them to dress well in social situations are often graciously accepted though. So accept their quirks if it doesn’t do the company any harm anyways and you will begin to see good results. Most hackers are freelancers anyways and won’t even ever see them in person.

4. Why is the hacker insulting the work of others?

Programs, software, and tools may seem to run smoothly but the fella still complains and brags about something. Talk to the hacker and ask about the nature of his complaints. He might be able to suggest some useful improvements that other not so creative employees might have not thought of.

Productivity Issues

5. The hacker is playing games on company hours!

Creative individuals such as painters, artists, and writers need to spend some “percolating” time as they let their subconscious solve specific problems. The same is true with hackers, when they’re stuck with a difficult problem, you’ll see them chilling out. He’s more productive this way as well.

6. The hacker does things completely unrelated to his job

Hackers cannot resist solving something when they have the capability to solve it and when nobody is interested in solving it. Consider it as a “freebie” from the hacker as long as he is getting his own job done.

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