Friday, June 19, 2009

Detriot as Next Bangalore?

Chris Yeh propsed to make detroit an outsourcing center.

Intriguing idea. As I know there are many talented people working for the auto industry, and are now probably looking for jobs. I was told by a friend coming from there that there is a billboard in Detriot saying "The last one leaving, please turn off the light." A lot already moved out, but many still staying. It would be a waste of talent to let those experenced engineers and professionals doing nothing except for collecting UI checks.

However, I doubt how likely we can see Detroit booming again. Probably the best are the ones leaving earliest and the education is not doing well either. With declining talent pool, instead of of fast-growing one as in India or China, how could it compete?

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