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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

Remote Workers Beware: US Entrepreneur Warns $5/Hour Workers In The Philippines And Latin America Can 'Replace You And Do A Better Job'

US entrepreneur Nick Huber's decision to outsource 80 percent of his workforce to Latin America and the Philippines underscores a rising trend in American businesses. This "business cheat code" could have significant consequences for American workers, as more companies adopt outsourcing. (Credit: Pexels)

A recent X post by US entrepreneur Nick Huber, taken during business hours in Austin, Texas, highlights a troubling trend for the American workforce. The message is clear: outsourcing is becoming a popular business strategy, and American workers, particularly those working remotely, could be at risk.

Huber emphasises that countries like the Philippines and Latin American (LatAm) regions have workers who can perform tasks just as effectively, if not more so, than their American counterparts. Thanks to AI advancements, these workers offer higher productivity, fewer complaints, and comparable language skills. And all of this comes at a significantly lower cost.

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