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Old 12-05-2020, 06:38 PM   #115
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Fun story. My youngest coworker and I were leaving a job at a well-off middle managers house that is now working from home all the time.

I said something to the effect of "if this whole work from home thing goes much longer, I think we're going to see a lot of people without jobs as companies get smart and move those well paid managerial positions overseas for a fraction of the cost, just like they've done in the past with tech support."

He got a really concerned look on his face and said " no, I'm sure the government would step in to prevent that."

I'm concerned and laughing at the same time.
Due to Covid AU currently has a "job keeper" award that is paid to employers to keep their employees on the books.

From talking to a few people, when the "job keeper" award ends it will be much cheaper to out source alot of local workers

People seem to think that the services will be sub par, I cannot see that being a thing really

Currently we have alot of local sub par workers getting paid top dollar, all it would take is a smart company to cherry pick contacted employees from use usual suspect countries, savings would be substantial

People don't seem to understand the competitiveness for contracted employees from overseas and the cost savings to be had

#mehfuckthemiddlemanagementdrones
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