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To: Lizzie Tudor who wrote (158870)7/30/2003 12:57:25 AM
From: GST  Respond to of 164684
 
You might find this informative: computerworld.com



To: Lizzie Tudor who wrote (158870)7/30/2003 1:10:49 AM
From: GST  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 164684
 
<<SALARY COMPARISON
A look at programmers' annual salaries in various countries illustrates why offshore outsourcing is becoming popular among companies trying to cut costs. The average salary for a systems programmer in the U.S. is $63,331.
Poland and Hungary $4,800 to $8,000
India $5,880
Philippines $6,564
Malaysia $7,200
Russian Federation $5,000 to $7,500
China $8,952
Canada $28,174
Ireland $23,000 to $34,000
Israel $15,000 to $38,000
Note: Base annual salaries in U.S. dollars>>

Source: CIO Magazine, November 2002

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To: Lizzie Tudor who wrote (158870)7/30/2003 9:36:28 AM
From: Oeconomicus  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 164684
 
Think it might be helpful to repeal some of those abusive PAYROLL TAXES?

Since the bulk of employer and employee-paid payroll "taxes" is Social Security contributions, let's focus on that. Tell me, how do you propose to "repeal" Social Security?