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Outsourcing to Rural America

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the more-than-corn-in-the-midwest dept.

andy753421 writes "Wired is running an article about 'Rural Sourcing, an IT company that outsources not to India or Mexico, but rural America.' The company targets IT workers in rural location due to lower costs of living, 'The company charges $35 to $50 per hour for IT expertise, which may cost around $100 in New York City. While this is no match for outsourcing rates in India, clients benefit from local accents and similar time zones -- not to mention the absence of stigma sometimes attached to farming jobs out to foreign countries.' The article also points out several other innovative attempts at outsourcing such as Lakota Express and Seacode, which was previously covered on slashdot."

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  1. Like I always say by suso · · Score: 4, Funny

    Don't outsource to India, outsource to Indiana.

    Specifically, Bloomington. There is a lot of talent here.

    1. Re:Like I always say by Otter · · Score: 3, Funny
      Don't outsource to India, outsource to Indiana.

      Or you can go with the abovementioned Lakota Express and outsource to (American) Indians! See, technology giveth and it taketh away.

      --
      What I'm listening to now on Pandora...
  2. Pah! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I think I'll continue to outsource to India. They tend to speak better English than Alabamans. (And they're less likely to take the afternoon off to marry their sister).

    1. Re:Pah! by BemusedInBama · · Score: 3, Funny

      As a native and resident of Alabama, I had originally intended to defend my home state. I thought I might point out Alabama is an incredibly diverse place full of smart people (think about NASA, UA Med School and Business School, etc.). Later, I thought it might be more effective to draw attention to your own shortcomings in writing the English language (It is Alabamians, and as a pronoun They should reference an already defined noun). Next, I thought I could point out the irony (and I don't mean the Alanis Morissette kind) that is exhibited when you mock the English speaking ability of Alabamians using poorly written English of your own. Finally, I thought a well-placed FU would be more appropriate for an empty minded simpleton like your self.

      Instead, I decided it would be best to promote friendship, compassion, and understanding among all. So, I'll leave you with a joke about Tennesseans.


      What does a woman from Tennessee say after making love?
      Get off me Daddy, your crushing my cigarettes.

  3. No, no, no! by Julian+Morrison · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...you're doing the multiculturalism thing all wrong!

    What you're supposed to say is that "marrying your sister" is a cultural practise of excellent pedigree, and shouldn't be judged by narrow "western", ahem, I mean "urban" standards. Then you should suggest that Southern drawl is in fact a seperate language, start a "Southern-English dictionary", and get the bible translated into simplistic sentences (with Jesus replaced by Elvis, as being "culturally relevant"). And then, start some large lobbying groups in DC (manned entirely by damyankees except for a token Southern frontman) which advocate "rural quotas", and always seem to support the Democrats.