[eldoradude]

I don't think H1-bs are a threat either.

Hmmm, so you think everyone should be willing to work a 70 hour week for 15-20 thousand a year to compete. Come on over, I got some stuff I need done around the house...I'll pay ya $3 an hour, okay?

[snopercod]

I don't know what the rates are where you live, but around here the Mexicans get $10-12 per hour in cash to "do things around the house".

Many "legal" workers around here are making less than that with no benefits, and have to pay taxes on it.

[Cold Heat]

Hmmm, so you think everyone should be willing to work a 70 hour week for 15-20 thousand a year to compete.

What makes me sick is the Yuppie who get's out of school and demands 50-60k to begin his/her career with no track record, no experiance, no real hands on knowledge and driving a brand new car for which a high monthly note must be paid. (stupid lease)

I am a firm believer in the apprentice system that gives a beginner a entry level wage that rarely is actually earned.