People now have the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world due to the development of communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Due to the technological advances in communication platforms and convenience of transportation around the world, people nowadays find it easy to work in foreign countries or as offshore employees. In my opinion,
this
trend has brought more drawbacks to individuals and countries than its benefits. Linking Words
This
essay will discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of Linking Words
such
development before reaching a conclusion.
On the one hand, fast means of transportation Linking Words
such
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airplanes
allowed people to travel easily and freely, and Suggestion
hence
accept jobs in locations that would not be an option for them in normal situations. Some developing countries, Linking Words
such
as Libya and Venezuela, import oil experts to help them discover and explore new oil and gas opportunities. If it had not been for the current advances in transportations, it would have been difficult to have these experts on a regular basis. Another advantage is that the current revolution in communication methods, Linking Words
such
as video calls and faster Internet speeds, helped in creating a new market for imported jobs. Linking Words
For instance
, India nowadays is exporting its services in Linking Words
call center
-offshore over the phone customer service- to a number of multinational companies because of their efficiency and lower cost. Suggestion
a call centre
call centre
the call centre
call centres
Therefore
, it can be understood why some people consider Linking Words
this
as a positive development.
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On the other hand
, despite the advantages mentioned above, Linking Words
this
trend has caused a lot of serious consequences. Linking Words
Firstly
, due to the total dependence on foreign employees in some fields, local citizens find themselves stuck in specific roles in certain industries without having the opportunity to step up and occupy a leading role in Linking Words
such
fields. Egypt, Linking Words
for example
, relies on foreign companies to dig huge tunnels without passing the know-how of Linking Words
such
industry to its local engineers. Linking Words
In addition
to that, some countries now suffer from a shortage of local employees to cover certain jobs Linking Words
such
as customer service agents, and Canada is a prime example of Linking Words
this
, due to their total dependence on offshore hiring for Linking Words
such
occupations. Linking Words
Thus
, it is clear to me that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages of Linking Words
this
development.
In conclusion, faster communications and transportation means Linking Words
allowed
more people to travel easily and work freely, and new opportunities to be created. Suggestion
allowing
However
, in my opinion, the negative impacts due to Linking Words
such
a trend, in terms of excluding local citizens in certain jobs and market shortage in others, far outweigh the positives.Linking Words
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