[rs186]

They are, and increasingly so for the past 2-3 years. I guess you have not been paying attention.

I know as a matter of fact that my company and other companies almost exclusively create new headcounts in India/UK/Germany. US headcounts are only for replacement or as exceptions. Even some replacement headcounts are moved overseas.

[alooPotato]

Exactly, so this $100K fee shouldn't change anything that isn't already happening. If they could ship the jobs elsewhere that you're worried about, they would have already?

[rs186]

What do you think recent layoffs are for?

[alooPotato]

I don't understand what point you're trying to make. I think we're saying the same thing - $100K fee won't change anything.