OT: Lol. Techie outsourcing article…

[Coronita]

I read this tongue and cheek article from this tongue and cheek website…Ironic to some extent it’s true….

Favorite line: “A job that can be done remotely by you from home for $X can probably be done remotely from Mumbai for $X/10”

http://valleywag.com/5047840/worried-about-outsourcing-then-stop-telecommuting

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Worried about outsourcing? Then stop telecommuting

A recent WSJ article and countless horror stories chart the tricky waters that outsourcers must navigate to move jobs outside throat-choking range. Although nervous-nelly IT workers take comfort in these tales, don’t forget the basic math of outsourcing: A job that can be done remotely by you from home for $X can probably be done remotely from Mumbai for $X/10. So how do you make your job outsource-proof?

You need to create a role that requires your presence. The only way to do that is to show up — the more, the better.

Some IT professionals got into IT to avoid having to develop their people skills. If this sounds like you, it is time to shift some paradigms. Woody Allen said “80 percent of success is showing up.” He should have added “especially when you don’t want to.” Too many WFH days and you might as well hang a sign on your chair, “Stop paying for this seat! Call 1-800-OFF-SHOR.”

[PadreBrian]

Sort of, that’s more spam than facts.

Most of what can be off shored, is. A lot of companies are bringing some of those jobs back. Sure Indian Engineer X costs 1/6th of what the american counterpart…BUT it takes 6 Indians to to equal the productivity output of the US engineer. You gain nothing. Management also likes to be hands on with the people in the trenches, and flying to Delhi every few months is a drag.

[PadreBrian]

Sort of, that’s more spam than facts.

Most of what can be off shored, is. A lot of companies are bringing some of those jobs back. Sure Indian Engineer X costs 1/6th of what the american counterpart…BUT it takes 6 Indians to to equal the productivity output of the US engineer. You gain nothing. Management also likes to be hands on with the people in the trenches, and flying to Delhi every few months is a drag.

[PadreBrian]

Sort of, that’s more spam than facts.

Most of what can be off shored, is. A lot of companies are bringing some of those jobs back. Sure Indian Engineer X costs 1/6th of what the american counterpart…BUT it takes 6 Indians to to equal the productivity output of the US engineer. You gain nothing. Management also likes to be hands on with the people in the trenches, and flying to Delhi every few months is a drag.

[PadreBrian]

Sort of, that’s more spam than facts.

Most of what can be off shored, is. A lot of companies are bringing some of those jobs back. Sure Indian Engineer X costs 1/6th of what the american counterpart…BUT it takes 6 Indians to to equal the productivity output of the US engineer. You gain nothing. Management also likes to be hands on with the people in the trenches, and flying to Delhi every few months is a drag.

[PadreBrian]

Sort of, that’s more spam than facts.

Most of what can be off shored, is. A lot of companies are bringing some of those jobs back. Sure Indian Engineer X costs 1/6th of what the american counterpart…BUT it takes 6 Indians to to equal the productivity output of the US engineer. You gain nothing. Management also likes to be hands on with the people in the trenches, and flying to Delhi every few months is a drag.

[meadandale]

Yes, but in most cases it can’t be done AS WELL for $x/10. I can’t tell you how much crap code I end up having to rewrite because it was originally written by some offshore developer who didn’t know a byte from a nibble.

My favorite quote on this topic is:

“If you think it expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur”

[meadandale]

Yes, but in most cases it can’t be done AS WELL for $x/10. I can’t tell you how much crap code I end up having to rewrite because it was originally written by some offshore developer who didn’t know a byte from a nibble.

My favorite quote on this topic is:

“If you think it expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur”

[meadandale]

Yes, but in most cases it can’t be done AS WELL for $x/10. I can’t tell you how much crap code I end up having to rewrite because it was originally written by some offshore developer who didn’t know a byte from a nibble.

My favorite quote on this topic is:

“If you think it expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur”

[meadandale]

Yes, but in most cases it can’t be done AS WELL for $x/10. I can’t tell you how much crap code I end up having to rewrite because it was originally written by some offshore developer who didn’t know a byte from a nibble.

My favorite quote on this topic is:

“If you think it expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur”

[meadandale]

Yes, but in most cases it can’t be done AS WELL for $x/10. I can’t tell you how much crap code I end up having to rewrite because it was originally written by some offshore developer who didn’t know a byte from a nibble.

My favorite quote on this topic is:

“If you think it expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur”

[sdduuuude]

X/10 is a farce. I know a guy who opened an office in India. After all was said and done, the total cost was about 70% of using local work. Quality wasn’t so much an issue but the time difference was. It’s a marginal decision. i.e. markets equilibrate and is no arbitrage there.

Good point, though, about telecommuting as a red flag for a worker that could be anywhere. If you are gonna telecommute, you have to make sure you’re very good.

[sdduuuude]

X/10 is a farce. I know a guy who opened an office in India. After all was said and done, the total cost was about 70% of using local work. Quality wasn’t so much an issue but the time difference was. It’s a marginal decision. i.e. markets equilibrate and is no arbitrage there.

Good point, though, about telecommuting as a red flag for a worker that could be anywhere. If you are gonna telecommute, you have to make sure you’re very good.

[sdduuuude]

X/10 is a farce. I know a guy who opened an office in India. After all was said and done, the total cost was about 70% of using local work. Quality wasn’t so much an issue but the time difference was. It’s a marginal decision. i.e. markets equilibrate and is no arbitrage there.

Good point, though, about telecommuting as a red flag for a worker that could be anywhere. If you are gonna telecommute, you have to make sure you’re very good.

[sdduuuude]

X/10 is a farce. I know a guy who opened an office in India. After all was said and done, the total cost was about 70% of using local work. Quality wasn’t so much an issue but the time difference was. It’s a marginal decision. i.e. markets equilibrate and is no arbitrage there.

Good point, though, about telecommuting as a red flag for a worker that could be anywhere. If you are gonna telecommute, you have to make sure you’re very good.

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