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“A recent study by the economic forecasting firm EMSI found that fewer computer programmers have jobs now than in 2008.”

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The news gets worse.

Here in Seattle, ONE THIRD of computer programmers are foreign born.

This is absolutely a money issue.

Through so called “temporary” work visas and “internships,” companies like Microsoft have crushed salaries for first year and mid-level USA born programmers.

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“Through so called “temporary” work visas and “internships,” companies like Microsoft have crushed salaries for first year and mid-level USA born programmers.”

That, BTW, is a mortal sin.

[Elsie]

This is absolutely a money issue.

[Reeses]

Here in Seattle, ONE THIRD of computer programmers are foreign born.

Here in NJ it's about 90% Indians in IT. Most Americans and Asians have been pushed out by third world labor at half the price. Did you know the average IQ in India is 80, lower than Arab countries? The Indians here average around 110 my guess, so India must be exporting half their brains.

We're at a low in the business cycle. What happens during the next boom once Barky is evicted? There won't be many Americans that know how to do current technologies. They will be able to name their price.

Windows 7 is a mishmash of crap. How does Apple produce a much better user experience with fewer programmers? I doubt they hire so many half-priced imports.