Wednesday, June 07, 2006
I'm back
Have you missed me?
Thought so.
Just have not had anything funny to write about.
But today, I would like to take on the software engineering employment front (This, from someone who can't shakedown his client after 3 months of labor).
What's your take on engineering labor front? Think the little gen-x,y,betweeners don't cotton to math and science? Take a look at VDARE's column from the fifth.
Now, what do you think?
How about my little story from a couple weeks back about one of my scumbag green card holders bidding against me and herself? Nice, very nice.
Still not convinced. Here's a little observation from the past few weeks. As many of you know, I work for a client that is HEAVY into H1B hiring. When I say heavy, I mean I sit here waiting for the client announcement that operations are moving to Mumbai. Anyways...
I think something is stirring in the software market. Is the last throws before a recession or the start of a new cycle? I. don't. know.
But, the habibs are moving their desks. That's right! From the current locations, they will move their computer, cell phone, blackberry, and their arranged marriage pinups to the stairwell. Why?
It is so much easier to speak privately to prospective new clients in the stairwell.
In the past week, I saw about 10 instances where people of the pidgin english persuasion got the economic lowdown via cellphone in the stairwell.
Fantastic.
A few tips to those considering employment elsewhere:
1. Take your microwave, your instant curry, your goat meat, and your elephant statue with you.
2. Don't call me again. Ever.
3. Don't let the door hit you in the arse.
I know, I know, wishful thinking.
Hope all is well with you. Don't forget the tip cup. Remember my client has not paid me since February.
Heck, I am not doing this for free. At least I didn't plan on it.
Ok, I don't need the tips. But for the love of God (Krishna, Buddha, Allah, whatever), write your congressman/senator about limiting the number of H1B visas. If successful, I'll take you out to lunch. ¶ 7:19 AM
Thought so.
Just have not had anything funny to write about.
But today, I would like to take on the software engineering employment front (This, from someone who can't shakedown his client after 3 months of labor).
What's your take on engineering labor front? Think the little gen-x,y,betweeners don't cotton to math and science? Take a look at VDARE's column from the fifth.
Now, what do you think?
How about my little story from a couple weeks back about one of my scumbag green card holders bidding against me and herself? Nice, very nice.
Still not convinced. Here's a little observation from the past few weeks. As many of you know, I work for a client that is HEAVY into H1B hiring. When I say heavy, I mean I sit here waiting for the client announcement that operations are moving to Mumbai. Anyways...
I think something is stirring in the software market. Is the last throws before a recession or the start of a new cycle? I. don't. know.
But, the habibs are moving their desks. That's right! From the current locations, they will move their computer, cell phone, blackberry, and their arranged marriage pinups to the stairwell. Why?
It is so much easier to speak privately to prospective new clients in the stairwell.
In the past week, I saw about 10 instances where people of the pidgin english persuasion got the economic lowdown via cellphone in the stairwell.
Fantastic.
A few tips to those considering employment elsewhere:
1. Take your microwave, your instant curry, your goat meat, and your elephant statue with you.
2. Don't call me again. Ever.
3. Don't let the door hit you in the arse.
I know, I know, wishful thinking.
Hope all is well with you. Don't forget the tip cup. Remember my client has not paid me since February.
Heck, I am not doing this for free. At least I didn't plan on it.
Ok, I don't need the tips. But for the love of God (Krishna, Buddha, Allah, whatever), write your congressman/senator about limiting the number of H1B visas. If successful, I'll take you out to lunch. ¶ 7:19 AM
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As a computer consultant I have to agree with you. I have no problem with fair market competition. I also do very well in this ecconomy.. but it is hard to compete against the slave shops. The last place I worked used one. They get 100 H1B guys, stick them all in a one bedroom appartment (which may have more space than in India) and pay them ten cents an hour. Then the company they work for sticks 19 of them in a closet and thinks that more means better.
If they complain they get shipped back to India. Not easy to compete against that especially in MA where housing rates and general expenses are high. Oh well. I always wanted to try my luck at porn.
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If they complain they get shipped back to India. Not easy to compete against that especially in MA where housing rates and general expenses are high. Oh well. I always wanted to try my luck at porn.
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