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@Sandeman52 would you recommend concentrating on one or two stocks, or diversifying more broadly? Splitting investments into smaller positions seems to reduce returns, but putting all my eggs in one basket feels too risky. Curious to hear your take.
@SanDiegoKnight - Good hypothesis to think about. Here are likely situation when that happens.
1. Cost of immediate replacement is heavy. Companies dislike operations disruptions. Because it costs billions. So immediate backup is the location which already has same or similar talent. Roles and responsibilities will move to those location.
2. Cost to company in paying a talent in US or Non-US dows not matter. It is cost of operational disruption. It will be in billions. So back up generators kick in across timezone and keep business running.
The same H1B can will do the same job outside of USA. Restoring operational cadence of the company.
3. When companies see their operations are back and smooth, they will not look to bring that job back, or atleast the same job. Probably new kind of jobs. But what ever the 300k, 500k jobs, that will not open up.
Now Economy
1. Along with H1, dependents will leave. So massive supply of homes, cars, and other assets will be dumped. Many banks would sell those assets cents for dollars.
2. This will impact their P&L and trigger market reaction. That would lead to economic crisis to whatever extend.
3. Baby boomers and Millennials will be in a great spot to aquire the assets, all yonger generation will feel more poorer.
4. Companies will move their major development and operations locations to where talents exists.
5. America attracts students due to promise of job and greencard. All foreign student inflow will collapse. So colleges will loose revenue.
Internal conflicts
1. All economic and market collapse will trigger political collapse.
2. Next election will being opposite party.
3. New party will try to work out deals with countries who can supply talent.
Next immigration cycle starts…
@SanDiegoKnight - Good hypothesis to think about. Here are likely situation when that happens.
1. Cost of immediate replacement is heavy. Companies dislike operations disruptions. Because it costs billions. So immediate backup is the location which already has same or similar talent. Roles and responsibilities will move to those location.
2. Cost to company in paying a talent in US or Non-US dows not matter. It is cost of operational disruption. It will be in billions. So back up generators kick in across timezone and keep business running.
The same H1B can will do the same job outside of USA. Restoring operational cadence of the company.
3. When companies see their operations are back and smooth, they will not look to bring that job back, or atleast the same job. Probably new kind of jobs. But what ever the 300k, 500k jobs, that will not open up.
Now Economy
1. Along with H1, dependents will leave. So massive supply of homes, cars, and other assets will be dumped. Many banks would sell those assets cents for dollars.
2. This will impact their P&L and trigger market reaction. That would lead to economic crisis to whatever extend.
3. Baby boomers and Millennials will be in a great spot to aquire the assets, all yonger generation will feel more poorer.
4. Companies will move their major development and operations locations to where talents exists.
5. America attracts students due to promise of job and greencard. All foreign student inflow will collapse. So colleges will loose revenue.
Internal conflicts
1. All economic and market collapse will trigger political collapse.
2. Next election will being opposite party.
3. New party will try to work out deals with countries who can supply talent.
Next immigration cycle starts…
@carlwheless This perspective is spot on. Labeling an entire group as inherently lesser isn’t criticism - it’s the very supremacist mindset you’re calling out.
Millions of Indians have endured far worse discrimination, centuries of invasions, colonialism, partition, and systemic challenges - yet we’ve risen through resilience, intellect, and sheer determination.
As India’s timeless adage goes, “Unity in Diversity” - we’ve long thrived by embracing differences while excelling together.
Communities that prioritize education, innovation, merit, and a forward-looking vision will always overcome such noise and thrive.
History proves it. Indians have done it before, and we’ll keep doing it.
Strength lies in building, not tearing others down.
@rankdrugs@immigrationgirl Greencard is the incentive to make talent stay. Remove incentives then you wont see that.
Yet reality is, you would still need a program to bring in talents. Because next Einstein, Musk, Sundar, Satya, or Sergei is not guaranteed to be born in USA.
@CookieBakinGran@IngrahamAngle@EconomicTimes@grok There is no one standarized test world follows. Many tests in Asia are rigorous than West, which people like you do not understand. But known only to insult others under the disguise of Anonymity. Well good luck defending your fake stats without backup data and insults. 😂
@CookieBakinGran@IngrahamAngle@EconomicTimes@grok In one simple statement compare the average IQ of South Indian IT hub states (like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana) versus US IT hub states (like California, Washington, Texas, Massachusetts).
The data is nearly 9 years old and does not reflect current conditions in 2026. More recent reports (e.g., India Skills Report 2026) show overall graduate employability rising to ~56% (with B.E./B.Tech at 70%, CS/IT branches at 78-80%). India’s IT sector continues to grow rapidly ($300B+ revenue projected), employing millions of developers, though skills gaps persist in emerging areas like AI/GenAI (with demand outpacing supply in specialized roles).
Aspiring Minds sold employability tests; some critics noted methodological limits (e.g., test format, sample not limited to active software professionals). India produces many successful tech professionals and leaders (e.g., CEOs at Google, Microsoft), but quality varies widely by institution.
The post presents 2017 findings as representative of today’s reality without noting the age or context.