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Ofshoring not just work, but workers. I can see why a lot of people would be sensitive about the idea, particularly given the current economic problems. But I
by shib71 18y ago
Ofshoring not just work, but workers. I can see why a lot of people would be sensitive about the idea, particularly given the current economic problems.
But I think if I were in that situation (financial freefall), a complete reboot of my life could be appealing. Each country / city / company is reacting to the upheaval differently, and IBM is offering a way to get in on that.
Here in Australia for example, the vibe I get is that everyone needs to tighten their belts a bit (or a lot) for a few years, but that's no reason we can't still enjoy life. A big contrast with how those people are feeling now.
- gaius 18y agoBut once you're there, how do you get back? Sure you might be well paid in that market but if you're not earning Western money then you're starting again from scratch when you return. And if you've been doing legacy work, with an obsolete skillset too. I can see how this would be good for IBM, I can't see how it would be good for an individual worker.
- whatusername 18y agoDepends. How many of the workers in question may have originally come from (or have family/friends) in India/China.. Still - you'd obviously be taking a substantial pay cut.
- Retric 18y agoIf your taking more than a 30% pay cut your probably better off in the US. Housing is cheaper but buying a new car, computer, etc is about the same price. And you need to massively increase your retirement savings rate. You also miss out on SS, Medicare etc. Retiring to India can be a great Idea and doing so in your late 40's is vary possible, but working there seems like a bad idea.