Outsourcing to off-shore development companies can save a huge amount of cost has been widely recognized by software buyers.
But as I noticed a lot more information on some software bidder/buyer websites, a lot of people bluntly states 'NO OFF-SHORE PLEASE'.
Why is that?
According to my own experience, it is a big headache to outsource to an off-shore company, which might be located in the othe end of the earth. Here is my story:
1. Tried to deal with a small company.
They started work on it, but later run into a technical problem, so they just disappeared.
2. Tried to deal with a big company.
This company is big for its open source project. I gave them a pilot project, they failed to do to my requirements, but they keep on asking for deposits. I have been burnt, how can I gave you deposit if you can not even finish a test project? They finally go away, and left me with a unexpected eBay bill - this project is about ebay. They have no idea about eBay sandbox, but they dare to promise they can do the job!
Not a while ago, when I chatted with a very successful software investor, he commented, "****s are horrible".
I am not a racialist, I myself is also a minority in this country. But in terms of work ethic, I think people from some countries really have a long way to go.
Now, whenever I want to outsource, I find the people in my country, or in North America. I feel relieved.
So many people give you the best guarantee and shiny smile, but when the work starts, they change.
That's why the software investor recommends check reference is a must.
Before you give the work to others, check their references. It is not about trust, this is business.
