I'm not from any of the countries you may be thinking of. I'm talking about outsourcing software to the lowest bidder - who is almost always "somewhere" abroad

I'm not from any of the countries you may be thinking of. I'm talking about outsourcing software to the lowest bidder - who is almost always "somewhere" abroad. And isn't really a competition to a skilled SE. Rephrase it how you like, but it's a real effect.