Yes, there are caveats with outsourcing, but the problems are often on the
buyer end. If you learn how to specifiy and run your outsourcing projects
you can do it successfuly. Don't hire someone that doesn't speak english or
has any experience with projects abroad.
I am running multiple indie game projects, all funded out of my own pocket,
and they involve´more than 10 people in different countries. Their services
range from 2D graphics, 3D modeling, programming and copywriting.
In my opinion outsourcing is the future. I don't see a reason to hire anyone
from Europe, unless they offer below-european-standard-rates of course. I do
contract americans, because of the great USD.
Regards
Elia
On 27 Mar 2008, at 16:45, Kerry Thompson wrote:
Laurent wrote:
sick. If you want to know for how little money projects are proposed
and
how fast programmer people on earth can work for go there:
http://www.getacoder.com
I found the same thing when I registered with guru.com. There are
hundreds of jobs with a budget of $500 or less, and precious few worth
bidding on. All my work comes from contacts--current and former clients,
colleagues, and the like.
There is a downside to outsourcing, though. I've worked on two major
projects, one for Disney and one for Sesame Street, that were initially
outsourced overseas. Both projects were eventually deemed substandard,
and completely re-written in-house.
I'm not saying the programmers overseas are substandard--I've worked
with some fine Chinese and Indian programmers (even some good Europeans
;-) There are so many problems with time differences, cultural
differences, expectations, and a host of other issues that it often
costs more to send something overseas.
Cordially,
Kerry Thompson
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