Hello! It is really unfortunate that they had to contend with such a lousy interviewee and my sympathies are totally with your friend as he has a right to be aggrieved here. Being replaced by someone is not a problem but this is a farce if it is true. (You don't have to be a 'Sr. System Analyst' to make a goof up on Z/OS 1.10 - he was too highly qualified for that!)
But at the same time I think it is really incorrect (even insulting!) to generalize this thing to all offshore people. I have many friends who work as part of off-shore teams across various verticals. I am not sure about the off-shoring practices in other countries but here is my take on India's Off-shoring model (not necessarily mainframes). India has been traditionally an agriculture-based economy with a large part of the population involved in largely unskilled professions. It was only in the late-90's that the offshore boom took place in India. And as it happens with any other successful practice around the world (remember the Gold Rush!) every company or consultant worth his own salt has set up a shop trying to lure global clients. Now, it is not possible for these companies to find highly skilled resources as there is no process or tradition in place so it is usual for them to hire fresh engineering graduates and bump them into 'production environment'. I guess the "Sr. System Analyst" was one of those breed :) Someone posted a reply, stating that wages were rising across India - and that's true! The off-shore industry in India is still at a nascent stage and as people start gaining skills - they demand a higher (or as someone said American) style of living. But again the moral of the story - Don't generalise it; Watch where you put your money. Saurabh P.S. Apologize for the long reply - just trying to make this conversation two sided. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Hawkins Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 7:47 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Outsourcing dilemma or debacle, you decide... Tom, Thanks. I'm glad to see you regard us with such high esteem. I like it when people say exactly what they mean. Ron > > people > overseas are not as skilled (even more skilled? That's a joke). ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html DISCLAIMER: This email (including any attachments) is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient/s and may contain material that is CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVATE COMPANY INFORMATION. Any review or reliance by others or copying or distribution or forwarding of any or all of the contents in this message is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by email and delete all copies; your cooperation in this regard is appreciated. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
