More fuel on overseas jobs fire . .

[Jim Herrmann]

On Friday 07 June 2002 05:05 pm, Michael wrote:
> I agree that people in other countries deserve their jobs just as much as
> we deserve ours. My complaints start when I find out that those people who
> are taking the jobs aren't being paid decently for their work which is why
> they are cheaper and can beat me in my bids. I actually like online
> bidding services in this way as it lets foreign workers compete with us
> on a more level ground. They may be cheaper than us still but at least I'm
> more sure they are making a reasonable wage from their efforts.

The cost of living is *way* cheaper in India.  I have friends here who work 
for Infosys, an Indian company, and they have told me about the conversion 
rate of rupees to dollars and how much a rupee will buy there.  You can eat 
breakfast for what amounts to about 30 cents.  A nice dinner for $2-$5.  They 
are earning a decent wage, but their low cost of living allows them to bid 
lower and still make out quite well.  Our higher wages push our cost of 
living up, which requires higher wages, and so on.  We need to learn to live 
more simply.  I'm not saying I'm good at doing that, but I realize that I 
need to do it.

Just my $.02

Peace,
Jim