So, how's the recession for you?

[doodab]

We need a name for a good Indian - although as I indicated its the US who needs that name more than us.

Tonto?

[DimPrawn]

The best Indian programmers are, in practical terms, no different to the best programmers of any other nationality.

Of course, but Bob refers to mass body shopped, poorly trained, over egged CV - rookies, used to replace much more experienced locals, where the client is only interested in the cheapest solution possible. Often these "Bobs" are from India as they specialise in this type of business model.

There are some brilliant Indian IT pros, but they tend to be well paid, well trained experienced types, making good money.

[Mich the Tester]

Of course, but Bob refers to mass body shopped, poorly trained, over egged CV - rookies, used to replace much more experienced locals, where the client is only interested in the cheapest solution possible. Often these "Bobs" are from India as they specialise in this type of business model.

There are some brilliant Indian IT pros, but they tend to be well paid, well trained experienced types, making good money.

problem

But otherwise, whs.

[MyUserName]

Of course, but Bob refers to mass body shopped, poorly trained, over egged CV - rookies, used to replace much more experienced locals, where the client is only interested in the cheapest solution possible. Often these "Bobs" are from India as they specialise in this type of business model.

There are some brilliant Indian IT pros, but they tend to be well paid, well trained experienced types, making good money.

Agreed.

[SandyD]

Back to the original topic, I think there are some contracts out there but rates are lower, I got offered 3 roles in the last 2 months one contract which I wanted to take originally, but the agency messed up big time, the other two are permie. Decided to take one of the permie roles as it offered a good salary and an area of expertise am after. We'll see how long I last

[wurzel]

Interesting graphic in today's Telegraph illustrating the current rate of recovery vs that of previous recessions.



Says it all really but the thing I don't understand is how the rate of unemployment has stayed so relatively low.

Is this the way they massage the figures these days, more people doing part time work or what?

[eek]

Is this the way they massage the figures these days, more people doing part time work or what?

For many people the only jobs available are part time and if you work less than 14 hours you don't really lose out.

Plus many service industry companies like a lot of short hour workers as it gives them a lot of flexibility if people are ill.

[Malcolm Buggeridge]

Is this the way they massage the figures these days, more people doing part time work or what?

Of course one argument has it that a substantial proportion of the working age population in past recessions is now of retirement age i.e. there are fewer people to actually be unemployed.

This, they argue, is the reason why we need all those furriners over here.

[Old Hack]

I've never been busier, to be honest, and the calls are still coming thick and fast.

Also, hold the front page, I am working alongside a bob who knows his stuff. Quite refreshing. For the first time ever, also, his English is spot on, enunciation perfect.

[MyUserName]

Also, hold the front page, I am working alongside a bob who knows his stuff. Quite refreshing. For the first time ever, also, his English is spot on, enunciation perfect.

Doesn't that mean he is not really a 'bob'?