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It's a huge concern for someone who's been a temporary worker for 17 years. My performance is usually in the top 3-5% but if I get laid off, I've to find a job
by throwaway082729 7y ago
It's a huge concern for someone who's been a temporary worker for 17 years. My performance is usually in the top 3-5% but if I get laid off, I've to find a job in less than 60 days or go back to my home country which means I can never make any long-term decisions. Should I buy a house? Hmm maybe not since I might have to sell it when market conditions are not right. How should I invest my money? Keep everything in cash or invest in the stock market. I'm sure this is true for every single employee on a H1-B working for FAANG companies and patiently waiting for 10+ years. Now, the new immigration plan is going to not take those waiting in line into consideration and is instead going to make everyone wait in line again.
- justfor1comment 7y agoI know a lot of people having the same problem. They make a tonne of money by contributing to some of the best companies in the world. But they don't have basic things like a house or a sofa or a dining table. Most even lease cars for a few years, instead of buying them. All their belongings are such that they can fit in a few carry on bags in case they have to urgently leave the US.
- winter_blue 7y ago> if I get laid off, I've to find a job in less than 60 days or go back to my home country There's a silver lining to it. I've written about it here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19858133 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19858133