Reports of IT job losses and outsourcing trends have been in the headlines for several years now, so it's no surprise that even the most experienced and talented IT professionals have started to worry whether their jobs will be the next to go overseas. There's no doubt that more IT professionals will lose their jobs to outsourcing. However, although outsourcing may seem widespread, the jobs of many IT professionals are difficult to outsource and essentially immune to it.
How can you predict whether your own job is likely to be outsourced? First, you can watch for early warning signs. Granted, the decision to outsource is sometimes made completely behind the scenes and without warning -- often as a knee-jerk response to demands to cut costs. However, in most cases you don't need a crystal ball to see that your job could be outsourced.
