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4. I will disagree to some extent. There are some
Sat Oct 4, 2025, 09:48 AM
6 hrs ago

tech fields that can't find employees specializing in a challenging job requiring knowledge in mathematics, security, and financial payment and settlement systems, willing to work a schedule that peaks Nov-Jan, 24/7, no vacations. This is work that many American tech people don't want to do. Those immigrant engineers either have masters degrees or relevant post-grad credits and several decades of experience. Alot of them are engineers graduating from US universities, so they are already here on student visas. Salaries are typically well-above starting pay, and some washout. The work isn't "sexy" or something most people can even hold a conversation about.

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