So lately, I've been following this crazy indie games happening (Unity and whatnot) and I'm starting to like the idea of working close with a bunch of people on the development of an actual game. So I thought, while I'm not the bestest arist in the world, it could become a great adventure to dive in the development of a…
Don't see it as replacement for a real job at least not in the beginning. Most people I know that started or do indy game development have a proper job that servers for the main income. Their indy game project is a things they do in their extra time with the hope of being as successful as the meatboy guys, goo or minecraft…
Strange no one mentioned the forum at TIGSource it's the first place that comes to my mind when it comes to indie games. They've got both paid and unpaid job areas. The Help Wanted section at the Gamedev.net forum might be another place to find a programmer in need as they tend to hang out there as well.