The majority of people who get burned are people looking for a deal. I mean, it doesn't matter where someone lives $14/hr is cheap and you have to ask why it is so cheap.
OK, the cost of living is cheaper in India than it is in the West. Thats fine. However, if that means that they are charging 25% of the minimum you would expect to pay you have to ask why it is THAT cheap.
Often the difference in cost is a linguistic barrier and copy and paste programming.
I think India can really compete by charging 60-75% of what a project would cost in the West and providing the work to meet those expectations.
If you are going to India for a bargain though you are more than likely going to get burned.
OK, the cost of living is cheaper in India than it is in the West. Thats fine. However, if that means that they are charging 25% of the minimum you would expect to pay you have to ask why it is THAT cheap.
Often the difference in cost is a linguistic barrier and copy and paste programming.
I think India can really compete by charging 60-75% of what a project would cost in the West and providing the work to meet those expectations.
If you are going to India for a bargain though you are more than likely going to get burned.