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I'd look at our own problems rather than trying to blame immigrants, who have always been part and parcel of the US economy. Indeed, many of those companies wo
by davidw 7y ago
I'd look at our own problems rather than trying to blame immigrants, who have always been part and parcel of the US economy.
Indeed, many of those companies wouldn't be around were it not for immigrants, since they not only work for companies, but also found them and of course purchase their products and services.
- AimForTheBushes 7y agoH1Bs are not meant for immigration. Their purpose is to fulfill a void in the highly educated work force by employing a temporary, foreign worker. I think his point has some validity since H1Bs can replace local workers with lower paying H1B substitutes. Yes, this isn't allowed but it happens all the time.
- davidw 7y agoIt's crucial to keep in mind that this is not a zero sum game. There is not a fixed lump of labor to be divided up.
- AimForTheBushes 7y agoI don't agree that it's a major problem to underemployment- especially not the massive underemployment referenced in the article. But I still think it's a problem that should be corrected.