Originally Posted by Barefootsies
(Post 18183271)
You need to stop trying to compare a western world coder (UK, USA, Canada) and their rates to that of 2nd (Poland, Argentina) and 3rd tier (China, India, Paki, Eygpt) markets where the labor is simply cheaper, and does not always mean janitor coders. They are apples and oranges.
The facts are the facts. Western coders simply will not work for 2nd and 3rd tier country rates, and are endlessly being undercut by these guys. This causes a source of frustration, and western coders equate more money for them with a better product. I have hired coders from all over the world, including U.S. and Canada.
I can tell you from 10+ years of experience, while there are 'some' quality coders who meet all of their commitments (project, cost projections, delivery times), rarely is one any better than the other overall. Those in the U.S. blow deadlines just like those in UK, Poland, India and use the same excuses.
While I do not fault you for trying to get more money, and thinking that quality always comes with a higher price tag. That is not always the case. It comes down to the cost of living of that coder, and more often times than not, being undercut by Russians, or Paki's who do comparable work for a lower price.
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