[dirtboy]

H1B visa represent jobs Americans can’t do. Our public schools have done a terrible job teaching applied math and science.

Tell that to the older programmers and engineers that companies are unwilling to hire. We have plenty of technical workers. But there is a shortage of cheap technical workers.

[doc30]

There are a lot more technical jobs than in the computer/tech industry. U.S. schools do not produce anywere near the number of scientists and engineers in non-computer fields than are needed.

[Zathras]

You've got that right.
We layed off 1000 Sr, very experienced engineers and then hired 360 H1b's even though there was supposed to be a hiring freeze.

[UlmoLordOfWaters]

Programmers here on H1B visas work for a lot less than experienced US workers. Consulting firms I’ve dealt with make out like bandits by hiring H1B workers.

[null and void]

Tell that to the older programmers and engineers that companies are unwilling to hire. We have plenty of technical workers. But there is a shortage of cheap technical workers.

Yeah. I finally gave up on the job market. A former boss and I are starting our own company. So far it's been six months of expenses without any income.

Still, it's much much better than trying to even get an interview at 54.

Oh, and BTW, I was replaced on my last full time job by three H1-Bs...