Are all the programming jobs really being sent overseas?

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1. Todd V

   On 2006-08-04 22:24:01

   
   
   Lately, there has been a major turnaround. Companies are NOT satisified with overseas experience. I can get you the sources, however I don't want to upset an Tonto's that may be reading this.

2. simple_bob1

   On 2006-08-04 22:23:42

   
   
   The broad answer is yes. I doesn't take allot of detective work to realize that the number of over sea jobs grows larger and larger every day. It should be no surprise that we're reaching an outsourcing "epidemic" in the high tech industry, it's been happening for over 20 years . But more than recent history, look the history of most that are considered "indispensable" in this day an age. Though the maturity of their manufacturing , most of this basic industries has in one or another way found it's way to mass/production over seas, usually at lower costs, faster production, and resources of the region. This is normal cycle, in the long run niche markets will decide the source of their manufacturing, dictated by price, product, and timetables - some will specialize with local developers while others will need the benefits allotted by over seas development. The important thing as a developer who may not want to relocate somewhere where it's hard to find some good ribs, is to keep in mind that specializing and niche markets can help you dictate your future a little bit, and with time those are the leaders who take the technologies to other levels. That would add the chances that the projects may be developed here, and it term provide key jobs here in the US for the next round of developers to feed the cycle.

3. rlc_60504

   On 2006-08-04 22:00:13

   
   
   Larger companies are currently experiencing a huge cost savings by outsourcing certain types of IT positions. In most cases, the types of jobs that they are outsourcing are programming jobs or jobs that have repeatable tasks that can be followed by scripts. Examples might include support, customer service, or converting reports. Some of these positions are outsourced to other domestic companies. Some of these positions are outsourced overseas. People in IT in larger companies are being asked to retrain and become project managers and business analysts. So, they now help run projects and hand off the coding to outsourced resources. My experience has shown me that some people who are unwilling to step up and change their roles from strict programmers may lose their jobs. Some companies try and retain the knowledge at the company and rather then let somebody go, they 'convert' the person to an employee of an outsource firm. I think that this sucks, but it's being done. Then the company doesn't have to give a seperation package and they retain the knowledge. A couple of years later the outsource company can renegotiate salaries. So, these huge outsourcing companies are targeting large companies to take on a chunk of their business. However, they are not targetting smaller companies, because they don't get as much business from smaller companies. So, there is some security in this economy with smaller companies that are less trusting of the offshore model. To answer your question...no. Not all programming jobs are being outsourced...however, many are in large corporate america right now.

4. sheeple_rancher

   On 2006-08-04 22:01:03

   
   
   Yes, jobs really are going overseas (to India mostly). Some parts of the software industry are in deep decline, a few are still growing (or recovering from the legendary dot-com boom and bust). But there are still plenty of jobs around if you have the right skills (Java is big). And lots of admin-related work.

5. Stingray

   On 2006-08-04 22:02:00

   
   
   Try calling MicroSoft support. You will speak to a towel head everytime. Try calling Verizon support. Accents so bad you cannot understand what they are saying. I think the answer is most likely yes.