[Mr. Bird]

The H1B issue is one of the most misunderstood processes on Free Republic.

#1 Misconception: H1B holders are "cheaper" than U.S. citizens. Completely false, and possibly quite the opposite. With virtually no exceptions, an H1B immigrant is working in an occupation side by side with U.S. citizens. No company is hiring strictly H1B's. Because of this, the employer is BOUND BY LAW to pay an equitable wage to the non-citizen. In other words, if the U.S. citizen with 3 years exp makes 50k, then the H1B with 3 years gets the same. If the H1B has more experience, they get paid more. Add to this the administrative costs of sponsorship and there is no cost savings whatsoever. (And no one can provide a convincing argument regarding the dilution of the labor pool, unless you can convince me that all IT, Healthcare, and related jobs are just cookie-cutter jobs that are equal)

#2 Misconception: Because the jobs aren't in my backyard, they aren't anywhere. Unlike foreign nationals, many U.S. citizens do not consider relocation, due to family or personal reasons. Well, relying on a local economy to fulfill your career ambitions is risky. The more flexible you are with location, the more opportunities there are. Take a look at the biggest users of H1B and their locations. Would you move there? If so, apply for a job.

#3 Misconception: We all have an inflated sense of worth. Sometimes the money you find insulting is the true market value of your talents. Deal with it.

[Cogadh na Sith]

2 Misconception: Because the jobs aren't in my backyard, they aren't anywhere. Unlike foreign nationals, many U.S. citizens do not consider relocation, due to family or personal reasons.

Yeah, why can't we just suck it up and relocate to Mumbai, Calcutta or Rudraprayag where the jobs are--you'll learn to enjoy eating curry, washing in the polluted rivers, worshipping Shiva, and wiping your ass with your left hand.

[USMMA_83]

These idiot programmers think that just becuase they can contruct an if-then-else condition in C++ they deserve 100K. Go get a life!!

[vannrox]

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I've lived in 35 states over the last 20 years. My wife divorced me after the last layoff. I have been unemployed since February. I have been laid off 15 times in the last 20 years. Yea. I'm dealing with it.

I am in the process of a divorce.

I lost my car.

I can't afford my medicine.

My eyes are going bad.

I am in bankrupsy.

I had to sell all of my guns.

My unemployment ran out.

I am living with my mother right now

I had to move from the Boston Area to west nowhere.

The IRS is auditing me.

And I am working part time at Wendys. - 5 hours a week. (low seniority.)

My first reaction when you wrote..."deal with it" was anger. But, you know, I am dealing with it.

I only have one wish for you. I wish, I pray... I plead to God above that you get the chance to stand in my shoes. Because you don't understand the implications on either a personal level, or on a community level.

yea. I'm alive. And yes there are benefits. I get a free lunch when I work 8 hours in a day. I have a somewhat healthy body. The walking to work is certainly building up my body.




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[vannrox]

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Oh, and one last thing....

I attribute all my temporary woes to the actions of the greatest Dictator of the US of all time...FDR.


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[Stavka2]

In other words, if the U.S. citizen with 3 years exp makes 50k, then the H1B with 3 years gets the same.

What planet are you from? I've been in the industry and most of my friends are in it, and that is not the reality.