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Although I'm not deeply familiar with the specifics of this particular case, it raises broader questions about the industry that specializes in outsourcing, par
by Nefariouspurpus 2y ago
Although I'm not deeply familiar with the specifics of this particular case, it raises broader questions about the industry that specializes in outsourcing, particularly to countries like India. If outsourcing is a core part of a company's business model, isn’t it inevitable that more jobs will continue to be funneled to countries like India, and, consequently, to Indian workers?
While I understand this particular case involves allegations of discrimination within U.S. offices, the larger trend seems unavoidable. As companies prioritize cost-efficiency, it may no longer make economic sense for citizens of HCOL countries, to seek employment with such firms. Similarly, these companies are likely incentivized to constantly try and minimize the number of high-cost employees—whether they are Indians on H1B visas or American citizens—on their payroll.
This raises a concern about whether the government should intervene to address this industry trend of outsourcing. However, if we look at what happened with manufacturing and China, one wonders if such intervention will ever come, or if the shift is already inevitable.
- hooverd 2y agoEh, cheap Indian outsourcing isn't viewed as a near-peer threat.
- Nefariouspurpus 2y agoI understand but that is not what I meant. What I meant was it is an inevitable drift (for a certain type of work to get outsourced) that cannot be stemmed unless the government does something. I still have no clue if doing something about this type of outsourcing is even a good idea. But I was just wondering if this discrimination is inevitable if outsourcing continues...