[Marauder]

This is of course a dual-edged problem: What isn't sent overseas is done by H1-B workers, whom I call neo-indentured servants because of their low pay and difficulty in changing jobs. The proliferation of these can be fixed, congress willing, but - at present - I don't see an immediate solution to the offshore problem.
It's the supply-demand curve at work, I guess; I'm lucky I have high-tech sales experience. The ability to get face-to-face and talk nuts and bolts with a prospect is one thing that can't be exported, at least not yet.
Now if I can just find a position that doesn't say "local candidates only" as a disclaimer.

[SauronOfMordor]

It's the supply-demand curve at work, I guess; I'm lucky I have high-tech sales experience. The ability to get face-to-face and talk nuts and bolts with a prospect is one thing that can't be exported, at least not yet.

Web-cams and video-conferencing over the Net will make face-to-face from overseas as easy as face-to-face from across town.

And when the purchasing agents you need to sell to all have their offices in Bangalore, Hong Kong, and Manila? Selling only works when there are people and companies with money to buy things here in the US.