How much outsourcing is Vietnam getting?

[Khatores]

"Outsourcing" is a term used when a company in one country hires people in another country to do work for them, because they will do it for cheaper. For example, America Online is known for hiring people in India to answer phones, because Indians already speak English since they were a British colony. Unfortunately, they tend to have a very heavy accent, and is very difficult for many people to understand.

Anyway, today I was watching VTV 4 and noticed some footage of offices with computers that had lists of US states and cities, and people talking on phones. I assume they are outsourced customer service representatives who are talking to Americans.

Is there a lot of outsourcing from companies in the West, and if so, how much? Does anyone here work for one? If so, what are your experiences in doing this kind of thing?

[xuanthinh]

HI Korbkasten
i am sure you are working in IT field, and me too, maybe but in differrent side.
Right now in vietnam there a lot of outsourcing from companies in vietnam for cheaper. Acctually some US companies are investing there. As many Other in this field. We meet a lot of difficulties to get a good job, to have a chance improve outselve.
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Xuanthinh

[ray7ray]

Xuanthinh,

Are you saying that people ( non - Vietnamese) coming to Vietnam are taking all the good jobs????????

ray7ray