> if the same job can be done cheaper in the long run, outsourcing is a good idea.
Provided that "in the long run" takes into account the cost of managing the project and overseas subcontractor, quality assurance testing (and time required to correct errors), time differences and possible communication issues. In addition, there are the costs that are not immediate or always tangible... displaced workers, unemployment insurance rates, etc., etc. But I digress, and that argument is probably best left to another forum. FWIW, I've outsourced portions of projects in the past, both to overseas subcontractors and local freelancers. The overseas work leans towards larger-scale common tasks (eg, XML conversion) where the size and schedule allow for any "hiccups". The local freelancers tend to get the smaller coding projects (eg, Flash, Director, JavaScript, PHP). ...Rob _______________________________________________ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
