Why Offshore Web Developers Aren't a Threat to Engineers

The Real Cost of Offshore Development

In this section, the speaker explains why hiring cheaper developers from offshore companies may not be as cost-effective as it seems.

Offshore Developers and Real Costs

• The real cost of development is different from how much a client pays for a month and how much is actually done correctly.

• Hiring a developer in Vietnam or any other cheaper country may seem like a good idea, but there are additional costs to consider such as language barriers and communication issues.

• Hiring an offshore developer who doesn't speak Japanese or English will require another person to act as a translator which will add to the overall cost.

• Offshore companies have to make a profit, so they charge double the cost of their workers. This means that even if you hire cheaper developers, you'll still end up paying more than what you expected.

Challenges with Offshore Development

• It's hard to do offshore development internationally because there are many moving parts involved such as language barriers, time zone differences, and cultural differences.

• Most tech companies try to double the costs and make profits of 50%. So even if you find a cheaper place for offshore development, you'll still suffer from cheap outcomes.

• There are many risks associated with offshore development such as breakdown between managers and engineers leading to delays in project completion.

Why Hire Me Instead?

• Hiring someone who can speak both English and Japanese can eliminate language barriers and communication issues.

• Small moving parts such as effective communication are important in projects but often overlooked by people just thinking about cost.

Benefits of Having Workers in Your Country

In this section, the speaker discusses the benefits of having workers within a company's country, including tax benefits and company culture.

Benefits of Having Workers in Your Country

• There are benefits to having workers in your country, such as tax write-offs and company culture.

• Company culture is important for a company to have, and if half of the developers are overseas, it can be difficult to establish a strong culture.

DevIppo: Making Connections in Japan

In this section, the speaker promotes their service called DevIppo that helps engineers connect with companies in Japan.

DevIppo Service

• The speaker promotes their service called DevIppo that helps engineers connect with companies in Japan.

• The service provides an opportunity for engineers to increase their connections in Japan by filling out a form provided in the description.

• Every Monday, these forms are sent to companies who can then request a friend request on LinkedIn. From there, it is up to the engineer to decide whether they want to freelance or make other connections.