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Archive for May, 2008

Forget offshore outsourcing – they’re coming over!

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Last week I got a phone call from an Indian lady trying to sell me programming services. I said I was not interested, but I guess my accent sounded as difficult to her as hers did to me, as I had to repeat it twice before she hung up without saying goodbye.

I just assumed she called from India, but I’m not so sure anymore now. This morning I got a spam.. eh.. promotional email in my inbox from IPH, Indian Programmers in Holland. Offering programming services. On location. Like, *in my office*.

The email included a read receipt request. I declined. Will they be ringing my doorbell next?