Third world employees deserve less pay says entrepreneur labeling Indian workers “Disposable”

With his remarks about global wage discrepancies, Franco Pereyra, co-founder and COO of Near, a platform that assists American companies in hiring remote Latin American talent has stirred up controversy online. In a LinkedIn article, Pereyra made the case that it is reasonable for foreign workers to get lower wages than their American counterparts which sparked a larger discussion on the morality of hiring people from other countries.

Pereyra explained his position of “It’s Okay for Global Workers to Get Paid Less” by comparing wages to cost of living differences. “As an Argentinian living in Buenos Aires, I see how some people get upset by that statement. But I get to stay in my country, be with my family, and enjoy a lower cost of living.”

He understood that his point of view might not be meaningful to everyone by saying, “A lot of people get upset and say workers in Latin America, India and the Philippines are being exploited. And yes, there are certainly companies that do exploit global talent. But paying less for overseas work is not inherently wrong.”

Opinions on the heated message were highly shared in the “LinkedIn Lunatics” community where it was circulated swiftly. His argument was supported by some comments who pointed out that salary disparities are a fundamental aspect of the offshore process. Pereyra emphasized the exploitative tactics that international workers encounter especially in nations like India and the Philippines in a following LinkedIn article.

“I see this happen way too often, especially with talent from India and the Philippines—a revolving door of workers treated as disposable,” he said.

Pereyra outlined the negative effects of such practices on both employees and companies. “The employees have a miserable couple of months and then leave while the company deals with the chaos of constant turnover, rehiring, and retraining,” he explained.

The broader dynamics of international hiring are brought to light by the uproar surrounding Pereyra’s remarks. For instance, Indian IT professionals are now a vital component of the global technology ecosystem, propelling innovation via platforms such as SaaS. However, because low pay and little benefits are so common, these contributions are frequently underappreciated. Pereyra’s opinions are in line with economic realities but they also highlight the continuous difficulties in establishing fair and sustainable hiring procedures across the globe. Businesses that try to save expenses frequently run the risk of maintaining exploitative structures which disadvantages both organizations and employees.

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