I don't get something. Maybe it's just me. With technology moving us forward at the speed of light (ok, not quite), it seems that people are becoming less patient. The next thing has to be done now, the next story has to be out now, the next issue needs to be addressed now - even it we haven't fully dealt with the last one. I just posted comments on Tom Peters' blog in response the growing issue of businesses outsourcing to China and India. One individual commented that it is an 'old story'. This may be true as far as news goes, but it is still an issue to contend with. You may be on the end of things where you're a programmer and you're being outsourced, or you may be like me - a business owner trying to be more competitive.
We decided to start 'outsourcing' web programming after one of our clients came across an opportunity to work with a firm in India. This firm in India has been working with one of our clients' clients and they've been very pleased with the level of - get this - customer service. Both businesses have been very happy with the results. Tom Peters posed the question of whether or not technology has leveled the playing field with those countries competing globally for business. I don't think so. But I do think they're working hard to grow their own economy. I also think they're smart to enter into some of these arenas like programming. Even at one fourth the rate we normally pay for this, they are getting their 'top dollar' and they're growing their economy. Personally, I think it's great. I say, travel to India and see what it's like there. See what they live in. After they come here for school and learn what things could be like, you won't blame them for wanting to grow their businesses over there. They can truly make a difference there.
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