State of the Market

[Fraidycat]

never seem to get pass the interview stages.

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This is no place for racism

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[SchumiStars]

Same edison I’ve never seen TCS use anyone other than Indians…

It does seem like it. There must be some sort of law against that I would hope.

[SussexSeagull]

Going to stick my neck out and suggest TCS employing a lot of Indians is due to them being an Indian company.

I would say take it up with the government for issuing the Visas but if they didn't they would probably offshore the work.

[avonleigh]

Going to stick my neck out and suggest TCS employing a lot of Indians is due to them being an Indian company.

I would say take it up with the government for issuing the Visas but if they didn't they would probably offshore the work.

Yes but Wipro and Cognizant are Indian companies but they hire non-Indian people. So why can't TCS?

[SussexSeagull]

Yes but Wipro and Cognizant are Indian companies but they hire non-Indian people. So why can't TCS?

I would imagine because they feel they don't have to and it is cheaper to employ Indians than British people. Plus they can flog them to death.

[BlueSharp]

https://www.theguardian.com/business...earch-suggests


Have we turned a corner?

[BlueSharp]

Its been a while since I've done work with the Indian agencies but had the pleasure the last few weeks. I must say I'm impressed with what I'm seeing.

Plenty of resources and knowledge yet cheaper than our rates. It's giving me food for thought about the next 10 years.

[Yuri F]

Has anyone ever landed a role with TCS?

I find them very odd. Usually low rates, usually technical roles but never seem to get pass the interview stages.

Wondering whether they just like wasting people's time as they have internal candiates?

IMV just a confirmation bias as per standard stereotype.
I had one role with TCS 7 years ago paying around £1000/day (finance, travel was involved) and another one 3 years ago (for UK client in energy sector).
and I'm in no way Indian.

[SussexSeagull]

Its been a while since I've done work with the Indian agencies but had the pleasure the last few weeks. I must say I'm impressed with what I'm seeing.

Plenty of resources and knowledge yet cheaper than our rates. It's giving me food for thought about the next 10 years.

They were only ever going to get better at what they do.

The problem always used to be expectation management. They would have a month to do something and report no problems in meetings then a few days before they were due to finish would point out they had major delays.

[avonleigh]

https://www.theguardian.com/business...earch-suggests


Have we turned a corner?

No. Other industries might have but IT not a chance. It's actually getting worst from what I am seeing. Contract market pretty much dead.