[TriLUG] Re: Offshoring (was: Linux / Solaris Position)

[Michael Thompson]

Phillip Rhodes wrote:
> Oooh, I dunno... if the experience I've had trying to get my car 
> repaired recently is any indicator, there is a dearth of talent
> in the auto-repair business.  And still, I'd take welding or
> turning wrenches for a living over living on welfare or being a
> homeless hobo, if those were the choices...

<rant>

There's been a decline of talent (and manners) in all aspects of 
American life for years now.  SAT scores are dropping, while our 
competitors in India test much better at math & science that Americans 
do.  While many people in India have the drive to learn IT skills so 
they can "steal" our jobs, we just sit on our fat butts and watch 
reality TV.  We believe that we are the best at everything, and are 
*entitled* to the high salaries without having to prove we deserve them.

Also, how many IT professionals do you know that have that "everyone who 
needs my help to use their computer is stupid, and I will belittle and 
insult them as I DO MY JOB"?  I'm as worried about the outsourcing thing 
as much as the next guy, but when I look over at the next guy I realize 
that I should just find a new skill in an industry without the "a-hole" 
reputation.

What would you do if you were the president of a corporation and you 
could save millions by firing a few high priced arrogant jerks and 
replace them with Indians with something in their heads besides the 
results of the last American Idol episode?  (and for a quarter of the 
price)  Its just bad business to pay more for less, and much of what 
I've been seeing lately is showing that Indians are *providing* more for 
less.

To date, I have NEVER seen an editorial/rant/whatever that encourages IT 
professionals to be competitive, just a lot of belly-aching about us 
losing our "entitlements".  You want to compete with Indians?  Throw out 
your TV, stay off /. and buy some more books.  Oh yeah, and learn some 
social skills, you self righteous pompous ace internet neophytes.  ;) 
(stolen from another Trilug member <grin>)

</rant>

My $.02, whether it makes sense or not...

--mike  :)

btw, this email has nothing to do with anyone on this list, just a few 
things I've noticed over the years working in IT.