Hey everyone, just wanted to give you a heads up that hiring remote workers (largely from the Philippines) to do BOTH skilled and unskilled work is happening on mass scale. These workers work for ~$10000/year and have university level knowledge. You are going to start seeing more and more Ipads with people on the other end in stores and restaurants. If you think for a second that organizations are going to opt for higher wages over remote workers, you are very mistaken. The pandemic has strengthened the ability to outsource jobs as its nearly identical to WFH. The recent increases due to shortages are temporary as this system is being implemented. Went into a store today and saw it with my own eyes for the first time.
Just wanted to let everyone know, because this is happening on a MASSIVE scale right now. They have whole organizations that companies simply give them their job description and they get the candidates and set it all up for you. If you think that their English or writing skills are subpar, you will also be sadly mistaken. These people went to English schools and are on par with your average Westerner but for a fraction of the cost. Things arent going to get better, but MUCH MUCH worse