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3. "outdated training pipelines" are because they ditched American IT workers
Sat Dec 28, 2024, 02:17 PM
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and replaced us with a cheaper, indentured servant model. (not to mention nowadays, thinking they can do stuff with AI instead of people. LOL.)

They also have no concept of training the next generation. Particularly when the next generation might pack up and take their skills to another job.

So much easier and cheaper to put a visa-holding butt in that seat.

Meanwhile, IT unemployment rate hits 6%
https://www.jobs4all.us/Blog/ArticleDetails/?title=IT-Unemployment-Hits-6-Amid-Overall-U-SJobs-Growth&Bid=3467

Edit to add: my comment has NOTHING to do with DEI. Except that there is actually NO diversity in a software development group that is 95% people of Indian heritage, with one token white person. African-Americans need not apply.

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