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Old Oct 25, 2009, 6:41 am
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Originally Posted by MoreMilesPlease
The base wages may seem low but you have to consider country of residence to understand.

A monthly wage of US$200 would be considered very good in India or the Philippines. Especially for an essentially unskilled worker. The workers also get accommodations, food, and transport in their contracts. So they are making an excellent base wage compared to what they would make in their home country, if they were employed at home.
How many languages do u have to speak to be considered skilled? Ask most middle class americans...

I would like to go on a cruise but the internet and labor policies freak me out!
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