The technology industry is not the only field being hit by offshore outsourcing. Several other industries are catching on to the process of sending American jobs overseas. These industries range from the medical field to call centers, and many of these jobs are being shipped overseas to India.

As India’s population becomes increasingly educated, the country has become an increasingly popular place to ship American jobs. The technology industry in India is up and running, and many companies are choosing to ship their IT jobs overseas in order to make more profit for less employee pay. There are several other industries that are also shipping jobs overseas. One major industry that has been a staple to many states’ economies in the United States is the textile industry. India is estimated to be the second largest producer of textiles besides China. India is becoming increasingly popular as an outsourcing destination for textile jobs because the country has a vast supply of workers and raw materials. The workers receive less pay than their American counterparts to produce more goods from their raw materials. Over 3 billion dollars of India’s 5 billion dollars in textile exports is provided by offshore outsourcing.

A second industry becoming more popular to send overseas is that of medical care. Many people are taking advantage of the low cost of healthcare in India as medical costs across the world continue to skyrocket. Healthcare services are now drawing up contracts for Indian companies to send nurses overseas after they have been recruited and properly trained.

The call center is another popular industry experiencing a shift in venue. Many companies across the world are recognizing the importance of having a call center, which can greatly assist in the flow of customer service. People who speak English can enter this field relatively easily and make enough money to support themselves. Many jobs involving call centers are shipped overseas each year, allowing droves of Indian workers to participate in the field. These workers handle customer service, address claims, and process complaints, among other tasks.

Just about any industry can be outsourced overseas. In a country like India, there is plentiful labor and cheaper wages, making it appealing to companies who seek to participate in offshore outsourcing. Workers should investigate trends in the industry in which they work to determine if their job is in jeopardy of being outsourced.