We have enough high tech workers, don’t buy the BS.
My son has spent the better part of the past 1.5 years applying for jobs. He sent out HUNDREDS of resumes. Hundreds! They were decent resumes—I worked in corporate tech recruiting, so I have an idea of what is a decent resume...He had 3 on site interviews. Those would be interviews past the “phone call” interviews. His degree? PhD in Chemical Engineering.
I believe there are many very qualified US CITIZENS who are being passed over for H-1B Visa workers because H-1B workers will work for less. I don’t believe there is a shortage of skilled US workers.
There used to be the “Buy American” slogan. How about we bring back the “Hire American” slogan...NOW?!
Think I don’t know what I am talking about? I have another son working in San Jose, California, for a major tech firm. I asked him if he felt that H-1B Visas would drive down wages and he said “Yes!” without hesitation....
This myth of need for foreign workers is further destruction of middle class and further transforming of our country by the progressive right. If these tech firms truly believe there is a shortage of skilled US CITIZENS, perhaps they should offer training for new US CITIZEN tech grads or unemployed programmers instead of hiring cheap foreigners!
Hire American!
Great post.