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antigop

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23. Not too long ago I had a conversation with a National Merit Finalist

Reply to Jerry442 (Reply #21)

Sat Jan 26, 2013, 12:35 AM

Jan 2013

Got a perfect score on the math and science part of the ACT. Everyone had told her to be an engineer.

She said, "No way....those jobs are outsourced. My Dad is under constant stress."

She became a music major. She said, "If I'm going to have job insecurity, I might as well do something I enjoy."

You are so correct about not having a career in those fields.

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Senators seek H-1B cap that starts at 115,000 and rises [View all] Newsjock Jan 2013 OP

and the corporate Dems go along with it. nt antigop Jan 2013 #1

+1000 OhioChick Jan 2013 #9

no more H-1B visas Angry Dragon Jan 2013 #2

+1000 nt antigop Jan 2013 #3

But, you see, they claim our educ system is crap BadgerKid Jan 2013 #7

Damn right. Many of us tech workers have to take contract jobs now... cascadiance Jan 2013 #14

I can only suggest you call the congress-critters listed Angry Dragon Jan 2013 #15

I sent a long note yesterday to Jeff Merkley and hoping we will lead the charge against it... cascadiance Jan 2013 #24

GOOD Angry Dragon Jan 2013 #25

Good for you for writing OhioChick Jan 2013 #36

They're just doing christx30 Jan 2013 #35

recc'd for visibility MH1 Jan 2013 #4

K&R...with such high unemployment...do we really need this right now? KoKo Jan 2013 #5

Thus ensuring a never-ending stream of ever-cheaper labor jsr Jan 2013 #6

yep. that's what this is all about nt antigop Jan 2013 #12

When the chips are down, it's nice to finally see the Dems and GOP cooperate Populist_Prole Jan 2013 #8

Bend over Amerika pscot Jan 2013 #10

Both parties are always quick to do their corporate overlords' bidding. forestpath Jan 2013 #11

k & r nt antigop Jan 2013 #13

Total BS. We don't need a single H-1B worker. LibDemAlways Jan 2013 #16

Yeah, because, like, Americans don't really *need* employment. valerief Jan 2013 #17

20 years ago this was supposed to give companies time to educate American workers jasendorf Jan 2013 #18

It was supposed to be for a SMALL number of workers that they couldn't get otherwise... cascadiance Jan 2013 #28

B S Smilo Jan 2013 #19

The 1% making sure your kids don't have a chance! RandiFan1290 Jan 2013 #20

When kids ask me if they should seek a career in electrical or computer engineering.... Jerry442 Jan 2013 #21

If this goes through... ChromeFoundry Jan 2013 #22

Not too long ago I had a conversation with a National Merit Finalist antigop Jan 2013 #23

And these IDIOTS wonder why American students don't pursue tech careers! cascadiance Jan 2013 #26

The H1B is a way to offshore MY job to low paid workers in our own country. peacebird Jan 2013 #27

Read my note above of observing the exact same thing you just stated here... cascadiance Jan 2013 #29

American kids have to invest a lot of money to get an education and then can't find jobs. JDPriestly Jan 2013 #30

This requires action!!! GoHomeVisa Jan 2013 #31

Welcome to Democratic underground. William769 Jan 2013 #32

You're absolutely right and welcome to DU OhioChick Jan 2013 #37

Unbelievable sikofit3 Jan 2013 #33

IBM's "Transformation": More Layoffs Despite Earnings Surge antigop Jan 2013 #34