[LRUG] Outsourcing

[Rob Anderson]

Hi Michael

We're looking for a long term commitment, because we operate in a complex business environment, and it takes time to train even the brightest.  I guess there is no reason why we couldn't accommodate a part-timer though - just not on a three month contract :)

The reason for offshoring is lack of UK candidates.  I would rather pay a UK salary to a local resource, for all the obvious reasons.

Rob

On 5 Jan 2012, at 10:06, Michael Pavling wrote:

> On 5 January 2012 09:51, Rob Anderson
> <rob.anderson at paymentcardsolutions.co.uk> wrote:
>> Hello LRUG
>> 
>> We've been trying to recruit for a permanent Rails position for a while now, and it isn't going well.  Judging from the number of job posts on this board, we're not alone in this.
>> 
>> So, very reluctantly, I'm considering outsourcing the role, probably to India.  Does anyone have any experience with this / advice to offer?
> 
> Is it a full time position? Or could you accommodate a UK-based
> freelancer on a part-time basis? Is the only reason for off-shoring to
> get access to the resource, or is it a budget constraint? (or a little
> of both?)
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