The Risk of the Outflow of Doctors and IT/ICT ... - Outlook Web App

Surprisingly, however, a field survey of potential emigration plans revealed that IT
professionals and students were relatively willing to emigrate. English-speaking countries
(United Kingdom, Ireland, USA/Canada and Australia/New Zealand) where clearly the
priority for IT professionals. Potential émigrés are evidently well informed of the
opportunities that the globalisation of the economy offers in their sector. It seems that the
opportunity to experience different environments and cultures, make professional contacts and
gain an international overview is just as important for them as for other professions. In
addition, as English is used universally in the sector, the language barrier is less significant for
IT professionals. Work abroad is most sought by IT professionals working in Czech branches
of foreign companies, employees of large multinationals and employees (students) with
experience abroad.
Only a negligible proportion of potential IT emigrants (and future IT professionals) envisages
permanent emigration. In view of the know-how they can acquire in advanced hi-tech
sectors abroad, that could ultimately benefit the Czech Republic.
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