Hours of outsourcing companies are largely about milking the most overall money possible. Sadly North American companies have taken this hook, line and sinker and they over pay for too many hours. First they fell for the empire builders in their own offices, and now they fall for it with strangers.
I outsource and I don't tolerate a 20-30% overage in time at any rate. Surprisingly 100 hour quotes can come down to 30-40 because there was a "mis-understanding in scope".
Another thing I've found is a "Senior" person overseas has 3-5 years, which is maybe $20-25/hour in North America.
Paying $14-17/hour overseas is hilarious for the disconnect in time, assuming you know how to write clear enough specs that it works how clearly communicated and understood.
I outsource and I don't tolerate a 20-30% overage in time at any rate. Surprisingly 100 hour quotes can come down to 30-40 because there was a "mis-understanding in scope".
Another thing I've found is a "Senior" person overseas has 3-5 years, which is maybe $20-25/hour in North America.
Paying $14-17/hour overseas is hilarious for the disconnect in time, assuming you know how to write clear enough specs that it works how clearly communicated and understood.