4 ms·
It's actually even worse for government (or crown corps like Canada Post), since they pay way below Canadian market rate, which is already way below U.S. salari
by Naga 5y ago
It's actually even worse for government (or crown corps like Canada Post), since they pay way below Canadian market rate, which is already way below U.S. salaries. The government then isn't really in competition for the best talent who want the most money.
- poxrud 5y agoLike most government dev work, Canada Post outsources to Accenture for their projects.
- dzhiurgis 5y agoThis. Exactly everywhere, not government only. Why pay market rates to actual developers when you can get bottom of the barrel scum for $2000 a day
- baseballMan 5y agoAll about that capex vs opex!
- totony 5y agoNot only that, most gov projects have to outsource (that's why we have such big consulting firms like CGI and LGS). This make project costs skyrocket. All that because they can't offer good wages (or condition - working conditions are pretty much set in stone).
- xvf22 5y agoAnd in Ontario public service, raises are capped to 1% yearly including benefits.