Pros
Strong learning opportunities, especially exposure to international projects Good work-life balance compared to many local tech firms Medical coverage and provident fund are provided Market-competitive salary Bi-annual bonuses add value
Cons
Extremely poor support from local service line management when an offshore division lays off employees If a division exits, employees are left stranded instead of being adjusted into other divisions based on skills and experience Contour deducts a portion of the salary sent by the offshore division but does not provide job security in return Heavy taxation on everything — salary, increments, and bonuses — which significantly reduces take-home pay Communication from local QA service line management is unprofessional, unclear, and often absent during critical situations