[banjo joe]

Something that "management" ignores is the amount of rework that must be done when H1-Bs do the coding; not because they're not good, but b/c of the language barrier. But, if you'll work 70 hours (40 to code, 30 to fix)a week why not?

First it was manufacting, now it's IT and engineering.

[posterkid]

In many cases, unfortunately, management doesn't see or understand that, though. Who fixes that code? Either an H1-B, or some other coder.

Most coders I've worked with are not really inclined to go tell management when they constantly fix others' code. More just complain under their breath.

[Drango]

but b/c of the language barrier

There is nothing funnier than setting in a meeting listening to a Polish engineer discussing an item with a Chinese/Indian/Filipino/Russian/Turkish softwear team.

I don't think anyone can understand a single thing said...