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freebrew

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2. This phrase sticks out....

Reply to TBF (Original post)

Mon Jun 15, 2015, 11:36 AM

Jun 2015

"The program was created to allow companies to fill gaps in their work force with specialized employees they cannot find in the United States."

Twisted by HR gurus to mean: the US workers targeted won't work for the pay the corps are offering. Meaning: not qualified.

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Workers Betrayed by Visa Loopholes [View all] TBF Jun 2015 OP

About damn time. Hopefully this is not just more theater. djean111 Jun 2015 #1

I'm surprised to see this coming from the NYTimes - TBF Jun 2015 #3

This phrase sticks out.... freebrew Jun 2015 #2

I was an "IT worker" for one of the huge telecommunications companies, and this has been djean111 Jun 2015 #5

From a year ago OhioChick Jun 2015 #4

If these workers are so damned skilled, why do I have to train them? BlueJazz Jun 2015 #6

That's a very good point BlueJazz. nt TBF Jun 2015 #7