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The H1-B Message Board

Wed Apr 18 23:12:21 2001
Name:Deepak
Email:deepak@yahoo.net
Views:Well, this had to happen. It will be interesting to see all the desis, who ignore each other here, show of their leased or loaned cars, returning home to reality in the same flight... crying Think of this as a dream and get on with life.

Wed Apr 18 23:12:41 2001
Name:Brijen Shah
Email:brijen_shah@rediffmail.com
Views:Hi!! I am an I.T Professional based at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. I would suggest to all the techno wizards there in States, not to feel low.. Even after the Earthquake here we all are working day and night , as usual, without being affected by the outside world activities.. so for you its just a small little period, i would not say that its recession... i think its a time when all those who just came to States in that Rat Race.. and those whodoesn;t have any domain knowledge would be simply filtered out.. so if you are one of them.. come back to India.. otherwise.. keep going .. Brij

Wed Apr 18 23:17:47 2001
Name:Purvesh Khona
Email:purvesh_khona@hotmail.com
Views:Hi, I think it is fair. When we accepted jobs on H1B , we should have prepared ourselves for such an eventuaility.Since anyways the permit was for 6 yrs (before the new legislation) , a similar variable to a recession for us(i.e. to go back) , most of us have had taken that factor into contigency at one time or other. Only that this has been accelerated or rather become real. Like all the designs(including the life) that we create , we need to have back up plans. Purvesh

Wed Apr 18 23:27:18 2001
Name:CML Narayanan
Email:seeml@123india.com
Views:Let us get one thing right. The immigrants willingly toiled to be a part of the so called 'American Dream', simply because the results of their toil helped these immigrants to build their own dreams. When the going was good, it is these techno geeks, who kept jumping from one employer to another purely for the sake of personal gains, under the garb of "career progression". Further, when these techno geeks took up employment in USA, they are fully aware of the contractual terms. So why crib now when laid off. America adopted 'Hire & Fire' Policy since long. Recently, I had come across a news item in the net, wherein a Senior official of US Immigration Dept had mentioned that the laid off H1B visa holders can stay in USA till the validity of their visa and seek jobs with other employers. So, there is no need to panic. My suggestion would be - Be cool,and put to effective use the professionalism u have learnt and/or sharpened in USA. Conclusion: THOSE WITH SKILLS EXIST OTHERS EXIT.

Wed Apr 18 23:33:40 2001
Name:anotherguy
Email:anotherguy@yahoo.com
Views:I agree that the laws are unfair towards the H1B people. But one thing that you need to understand is that when you came to this country you KNOW that it is on a temporary basis. What I don't understand is that people fail to understand that the companies here are not in the business of hiring people and keeping them until they retire. That is not going to fly You should also understand that US businesses are more liquid to economic situations than Indian companies. If you don't like this kind of work enviornment, you can always go back. You don't have to be Greencard or H1B holder. You should understand that you CANNOT have it both ways.

Wed Apr 18 23:35:53 2001
Name:deepak
Email:1232321@212121.212
Views:Why are we putting up these messages. Is anybody who can anything looking at this. Is rediff voicing these concerns to the INS or somebody. There are still companies getting people from India. Small companies are getting people in at low costs. Stop such stuff. Do our so-called consulting companies have a lobbying body. No. the h1b crowd must be the most disorganised educated group in the whole world. This is not a one time thing. There can be some many other reasons why H1s can be sent back. It is unfair but can't be stopped till we try

Thu Apr 19 00:07:55 2001
Name:Kris
Email:krisvl74@yahoo.com
Views:Everybody came here pursuing the great American dream. SO NO SONOFABITCH HAS THE right to talk against the Indians who came here to make money. And like people earlier they too like to have their share of good life. Whats wrong??.

Thu Apr 19 00:13:12 2001
Name:Garry
Email:ngarry@lycos.com
Views:I have a question that I'm sure most of the people fearing being laid off will be having. Lets say I'm working with a company (on H1B) and I fear of being laid off ... seeing the current economic scenario. Now, if I search and manage to find myself a new employer while I'm in status and do not join till my H1B gets transferred, do I still need to join this new employer? Can I still continue with my old employer even after my H1B transfer was approved by the INS?

Thu Apr 19 00:25:12 2001
Name:Gagandeep
Email:gds_saini@yahoo.com
Views:nope never its real bad they should not go home but should be allowed to stay and work

Thu Apr 19 00:45:43 2001
Name:Ray
Email:rs_ray@yahoo.com
Views:I'm happy... eeeeeeeeee I'm going back to My INDIA :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) lets all go back :) and be proud about our place

Thu Apr 19 00:49:05 2001
Name:Samir Rane
Email:samir_rane@rediffmail.com
Views:I came here in Dec last year when the market had just started to steep downwards.My Company which is an Indian Based Consultancy could not place me neither the rest of the guys who were on bench with me for 2 months. They kept on convincing us that the market will be good in Jan-Feb.One fine day they told us that we are being laid off & the worst thing was that they told us to vacate the companies Guest House in 2 days.I didnt mind being laid off but where will i go in 2 days.I was almost on roads except for a very distant cousin of mine.If Indian companies can become so heartless than what can we expect from firangis.Also i feel that the H1 laws should be more flexible and allow people who can take care of themselves without a job to stay in US until their I-94 expires.

Thu Apr 19 01:03:32 2001
Name:Amit
Email:am9999@hotmail.com
Views:None of the H-1B's in his situation has the right to complain. What part of "temporary worker" in the H-1B classification do you not understand ?

Thu Apr 19 01:05:21 2001
Name:Peter Fonda
Email:dilly_dally@hotmail.com
Views:Hey knock it off.....we called you from India only to get cheap labor...now that you are not needed anymore.....GO back to your country.....why look for favor from US.

Thu Apr 19 01:08:36 2001
Name:Sukhanandan
Email:sukhanandan@hotmail.com
Views:Indian so called "body shopers" also has contributed a lot in generating mistrust on Indian programmers. That is one out of many reason to lay off H1B first. We have lot of work in USA. Some body has got to do it. Today market is slow. Very soon, it will be ok. Todays DJIA sprang to 400 by noon. So Don't wory. The darker days will vanish soon.

Thu Apr 19 01:10:21 2001
Name:Partha
Email:psarathy19@hotmail.com
Views:I think its just fair that with the recession in market, immigrations are being laid off.. after all its just business... lets not forget that this country (the US) has been more than just good with us. So when its time to leave due to genuined problems.. we should thank the country and step out gracefully.

Thu Apr 19 01:32:18 2001
Name:Rainbowman
Email:manofrainbows@yahoo.com
Views:Did you guys know that the Social Security and Medicare benefits are given at the time of retirement. Now, what is the plight of Indians, who leave the country half-way? Every year a portion of the salary is eaten by the US Govt from every single H1-B worker; and for those who leave the country without working for atleast 10 years, will lose this money. Did you all know, anually we are losing like $2,500 (WIth a base salary of 60,000). So if a person works for 5 years and leaves the country, he looses around $12,000 i.e, amounting to Rupees 5 Lakhs. Please comment.

Thu Apr 19 01:38:02 2001
Name:Ashish
Email:javasoup@123india.com
Views:When there was lot of money you came!! Now when people is throwing you out you are worried. You made the choice so face it. I know a police constable who did a course in Java from SSI Hyderabad came here faking everyone. This incompetent lot is crying and the people who cannot survive here give India a bad name.

Thu Apr 19 01:46:48 2001
Name:Na Ghar ka Na Gaad Ka
Email:crybabies@hotmail.com
Views:If you can leave a project you were working on in India in the middle and rush to US for greener pasteurs, why cant the American companies fire you when the going is tough for them. Get real, Grow up. In case you havent learnt, its the American way. You dont get 50, 60, 70, 100K for nothing. And its not just H1's who are getting laid off. If at all I feel sorry, its for the Americans who get laid off and dont have a 'spare' country to fall back on in difficult times.

Thu Apr 19 02:09:12 2001
Name:Vikas
Email:vik@vikas.com
Views:I think the Indians should be realistic. You Indians CHEATED the American companies in the first place. Dont tell me a guy from some Andhra Village deserves $100/hr. The economy is simply balancing out. Personally I am happy something like this happened. These AMERICANS HAVE BEEN SO GOOD TO ME.. When I was in India and in an Indian Body shop I was treated like shit. Atleast these hard blows should teach Indians to treat fellow humans as humans.

Thu Apr 19 02:09:13 2001
Name:kris
Email:xxman_99@yahoo.com
Views:Hi, The views that are floating on this forum look insipid and of no value .What we are looking for are solutions and views that will help the H1B community abate the problem or some helpful hints and cues for people who are in trouble lately becoz of this recession .Nobody needs a view given at top of your head . Would help if the views are a bit more helpful in some way . thanks Kris

Thu Apr 19 02:31:57 2001
Name:kanjoos
Email:kanjoos_mackhichoos@yahoo.com
Views:hey guys, I think , U should try this website "http:\\www.comecanada.com" , for just USD 500 fee , he can get u canaian immigration visa in 4-8 months , if u r software professional. Mind u CANADA GOVERNMENT has got tough in giving permanent residency now a days , so donot even try filing on your own. So guys try it out.

Thu Apr 19 03:05:11 2001
Name:john
Email:prasadgi@hotmail.com
Views:Hi, I think the people who are laid off should go back to India without any hesitation.It's a great thing that our tech people could come and get some good/bad experience about this country.You see every one Know about the rules and Regulations of this country or they are supposed to know it.If they don't like th rules why do they come here.Then after coming here I don't think it's good to find false about this place. Good luck guys.

Thu Apr 19 03:17:29 2001
Name:Balasubramanian Vaidyalingam
Email:pondyvb@hotmail.com
Views:It isnt a Q of fairness here, a painful pragmatism rules. It's not that Indians are the first to get laid off, but contractors, and as the ever popular Dilbert strips show, contractors are in constant mortal danger :( Too bad that all of us walk in as contractors and stay put that way because the pay is good, even better than the Americans who mostly are into regular employment. If you can find regular employment with a company that can run for at least the next four years, jump aboard and welcome. Otherwise, ulp!

Thu Apr 19 03:24:51 2001
Name:Lalit Wadhwa
Email:Lalit@surfout.com
Views:I'm laid off from psinet ...utilized the time and created http://surfout.com (world) & http://mailsri.com (india) Now packing bags and coming to Delhi,india . Regards, Lalit Wadhwa (Founder/President) http://dotsplash.com

Thu Apr 19 04:30:51 2001
Name:Arjun
Email:ajuarora@hotmail.com
Views:Lottery for those who work with companies like Mastech. Read the following article http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1007-200-5644769.html?tag=lh

Thu Apr 19 04:37:42 2001
Name:American
Email:nawabsonu@hotmail.com
Views:HI Visa is a 'temporary work visa'. Which part of the word 'temporary' didn't you understand?

Thu Apr 19 04:56:43 2001
Name:SongWriter
Email:srw@kl.com
Views:welcome to the market economy. instead of crying, organize a massive protest that stops the discrimination against visa holders from india, whether they are here on tourist visas or H1Bs.

Thu Apr 19 05:18:40 2001
Name:Sam Samuel
Email:ssam@yahoo.com
Views:The H1B people are bunch of losers crying about socialism. They should grow up; When they were making hand over fist, they did not think about their obligations. Now that they lost their jobs and are kicked out, are asking for government intervention. You guys came here on a temporary basis and hence the temporary stage is over. Have you looked at the dictionary for the meaning of word "temporary"

Thu Apr 19 05:22:28 2001
Name:Girish
Email:gb@yahoo.com
Views:Hi All My heart goes out to all of the fellow H1B's who have been laid off recently. But, lets be rational and put this in perspective. On one hand the entire immigration policy of the United States could use some overhauling. With the recent 'American Competitive Act' coming into effect, the US gov has shown that they atleast have a head over their shoulders. Now that they have demostrated that, it is time they actually use it to make modifications in the law to reflect the current business conditions. on the other hand, during the IT boom of 98-2000 there was a large influx of Indian IT professionals. Almost 40% of these so called "profesionals" were not even remotly connected to the IT sector in terms of education and experience. Many of them had attended "Orcale in 11 days" courses in India and boarded airplanes to come to US. What these people did not realize was it was the "body shoppers" that made money off of them. As far as living the american dream goes, I have seen many of these individuals living in ghetto like apts. Since a lot of them had no idea what it took to work in the US, they brought a lot of "bad habits" with them to corporate America. This resulted in damaging the reputation of other Indians in the US who are truly "professionals" and shine in their jobs day in day out. I think that this downturn will have the effect of weeding out the low/non performers across the board and serve as a lesson to all those "body shoppers" to rethink their strategy of bringing any Tom, Dick and Harry from India. This is not only unfair for the poor saps who come here but also damaging to Indian reputation in general. Thanks.

Thu Apr 19 05:33:28 2001
Name:JJ
Email:jj@abc.com
Views:Well, American is for Americans Not for H1B people. If jobs are rare, then the needs of the Americans will be meet first. Its only fair. If Americans were working in India, and the Indian Economy went south, I'm sure Americans would be asked leave.

Thu Apr 19 05:36:09 2001
Name:Biju Nair
Email:bijunairk@rediffmail.com
Views:As an H1B Visa Holder, I am totally confused by seeing the situations in the so called "silicon vally". I agree the fact that I came in a bad situation. But in my case, I have enough confidence to fight till the last. But atleast you need a solid ground in order to keep your dreams alive. From my view point, the basic thing, every one looking out from a job is Job Satisfation. I am really sad to say that, it is the first thing which is lacking here. Allmost all the temporary work visa holders are just struggling to continue here some how. Payment may be great, but they all are forced to continue in a job which they dont want to. We can classify the temporary visa holders in to two braod categories. 1) permanant employees for an organisation. 2) Contract workers, who work for a client organisation, from their parent company. Permanant emplyees used to enjoy maximum benefits at the time of companies glorius periods. Those who were proud of working as permanant employees in the prestegious Organisations are the worst affected in a period of recession. In one sense,contract workers are more safe. When big organisations start laying off people, they first consider the 'Contract Workers' and after that only they will turn to permanant workers. But here is the difference. When Contract workers are sent out from a particular client orgnisation, in most cases, they can go back to their real employer and under go a "bench-period" and find a new client. But in the case of Permanat employees, they have no other choice, but forced to return to their home land. I can quote one of my friends words, which clearly emphasis the recession period in US. He told me once. "Hi Friend, dont beleive any of the companies in US. I am telling from my experience. I was working for a very big client in Newyork. The Company used to talk about the

Thu Apr 19 05:57:14 2001
Name:Mr.Cool
Email:cool@india.com
Views:Hi all, I'm amused to find that many people from india are asking people in US to comeback.Is it because they want to replace the ones already there. Trust me guys not a single soul is going to return to India soon unless there is really some compelling reason, like when the US govt. issues shoot-at sight orders; even then, i bet only a few, who lost their way might reach india.Those that are in US for less than an year have'nt enjoyed US , so they are not going to leave, they all are gladiators.Those that have spent 3 years, folks can't u all see, there are waiting for their GREEN CARDS, so they might as well wait till they get it;those that have GREEN CARDS, "The grass is never GREEN on the other side".Wait a minute, did i forget to mention about the guys who are next in the line for their H1B's,sorry folks i really donot have anything comforting or ecouraging for u, coz i am one of them."Heck, if only my parents got married a few years earlier, i wud have been in the US" said one. Pathetically,Such has been many peoples attitude, that getting into IT is not about the great career on can find, but great money one can make. So what can be done in this present situation .I always beleive knowledge is the edge.It's the success of some indian brains in the first place that lead to IT BOOM, which ultimately lead to this mass exodus to the land of Uncle SAM. I think it's high time people esp from south re-think their notion on what hi-tech is.It's no longer in faked resumes and faked skills, it's gotta be u. IT is all about attitude and aptitude, anyone regardless of educational qulaification can be in IT. So. i am not going to buy anyones's arguement on being a computer grad to be in IT, and i know i'm not alone.But, i am sure who ever had misunderstood this and thought IT as a easy place to be in, well, i think the

Thu Apr 19 05:58:04 2001
Name:Shashi Kumar
Email:dshashi@yahoo.com
Views:I am an H1B visa-holder. When we landed first time in US, we did not thought of getting green card and becoming citizen, Our first goal is to get a Project and try to settle for few months in US. Once we habituated the US life then we start thinking of Green Card etc. But basically we have to know that we are Non-Immigrant Workers / Temporary workers. When there are no jobs then we should be ready to accept the truth and go back to our home country. But for all the Temp.workers, the INS should atleast give some grace period like 2 months to settle down all the commitments before leaving US. WHEN THERE ARE LOT OF JOB OPENINGS IN 'US', YOU HAVE COME TO 'US' ON YOUR OWN DECISION FOR 'MAKING MONEY' - WHEN THERE ARE NO MORE JOBS, THERE IS NO POINT IN STAYING HERE AND SPENDING OUR SAVINGS. GO BACK TO INDIA AND COME BACK WHEN THE MARKET IS GOOD.

Thu Apr 19 06:00:58 2001
Name:somu
Email:psomupatil@yahoo.com
Views:I think INS should allow H1-B holders to work on any area not only in IT, if I lose the Job then after 10 days I lose my H1-B status, that is realy not good, because I am not losing my Job because of I am not good at work or I am not doing my Job properly. Even I am very good in Technial, it does not matter, I lose Job. In this case INS has to allow H1-B holders to stay in US and allow them to work in different fields.

Thu Apr 19 06:01:23 2001
Name:Vinay
Email:vchikar@hotmail.com
Views:Friends: It is important to recognize that the situation of a H1B is no better if you are an Indian citizen or from a developed country eg. Canada or Australia. The law applies uniformly. There is no discrimination. The H1B is a temp. work visa. I dont understand the element of surprise shown in some of the posts. When times are bad, people get laid off. That is what capitalism is all about. Clearly logic would dictate that the cuts start with temp. workers. While I wish all Indians who come to the US can eventually get a GC & settle down here permanently, lets not cast this in the light of a betrayal. What is unfair is that people on H1B pay soc sec taxes but see no returns. FYI, the same is the case with the GC. Only US citizens can clooect Social Security.

Thu Apr 19 06:05:19 2001
Name:pavan kumar kodali
Email:pavan_kodali@rediffmail.com
Views:It is not fair to say leave usa for Indians. When USA govt is getting some revenue from INDIANS there should have some soft corner towards them. The decision should be left to the person itself and he should be given some time.The new visa's also should be stopped for some time.

Thu Apr 19 06:17:41 2001
Name:Jwalant Pradhan
Email:jwalant_pradhan@yahoo.com
Views:Well, its unfortunate that after living a life here people have to go back home. And its not the money..but its the system here that people get used to..and find it difficult to settle back home. And looking at current situation, I think India is still way far from accomodating hundreds of thousands of people in IT jobs. INS should CLEARLY mention about number of days a person can stay here to find another job and H-1 after his first H-1 and job are gone. Atleast it will minimize the Chaos. And atleast there should be enough time for people to sell their cars and homes, and settle their debts ... I mean atleast two months of time should be there as grace period. Thanks Jwalant

Thu Apr 19 06:26:12 2001
Name:Satish Thengdi
Email:thengdi@rediffmail.com
Views:The slowdown, be it any kind, industrial, tech, stock market, whatever, affects the jobs in all the categories. It may seem that the IT jobs have been the hardest hit than any other, but the reason is obvious. The y2k era is over and the dot com has creashed. It is that these two fields had demanded most IT people in the past and suddenly there seems to be no need of them staying around. Will the slowdown lead to a recession ? Well, certainly it will, as this is the step of the economic cycle which will keep going on and on. The immigrants have toiled, but they have had the most coveted jobs, and salaries. Nobody is asking them to go. They can stay on forever, if they are able to cope up with the new demands of the IT. Of course, they cannot eat the fruit of the work they did for a few years, for the rest of their lives. They can certainly find another job in the US and many have done so. Now, the H1B transfer is easy too. Job Security is a feature which is grossly amiss in the US job market. If you are useful, they will hire you. There is no racial or any other kind of discriminaiton. But once useless, you're asked (very politly) to go.

Thu Apr 19 06:35:23 2001
Name:Sacheen
Email:babap@hotmail.com
Views:Do you all think that what is being written here will be read by the people who make the policies in the white house. Plus it is their country and they have formulated their laws, so who are we to question them. I do agree that a person should be given sufficient time to search for a new job.

Thu Apr 19 06:38:57 2001
Name:dmx
Email:dmx@ghetto.edu
Views:The bottom line is that most of the H1 visa holders just took a computer course (java, visual basic, database mgmt.) in India and scampered over here. Most of them have not gone through the traditional route of pursuing a college education in comp. science. Any kid can program in VB, power builder, etc. Its just that no one was willing to do such a boring job. There is nothin 'high tech' about programmers and the like. Its just another kind of labor I might say. As the tech bubble bursts, its just natural for companies to fire non-Americans first. You dont expect an Indian company going bankrupt to keep its bangladeshi workers and fire its own citizens. Its plain logic. I wonder why all the ranters on this board dont't get this logic. After all, the are programmers and programming and logic go together. good day bros !!!!!

Thu Apr 19 07:00:42 2001
Name:sunil jain
Email:sunilindore@hotmail.com
Views:If you are in SAP field please write to me. I will try to help u in getting a job and also for transfer of job.

Thu Apr 19 08:29:46 2001
Name:Ritesh
Email:ritesh_1@usa.net
Views:It were doctors earlier and now its IT people. No matter what if this continues in the US India is gonaa have a tough time handling talented people, and somebody has to take care of this and not let this waste as it is soo normal in India.

Thu Apr 19 08:30:37 2001
Name:Capt Akbar M Khalape
Email:khalape@rediffmail.com
Views:Education is for wise men, lessons are taken and followed by fewer wiser. Business is risk and one law states that what rises / grows fast - comes down crashing even faster. Examples are a plenty- look at recent crash down of banks, go back and evaluate rise & fall of BCCI. In my opinion the teachers / educators must teach this lesson to their student repeatedly. Be it interest rate or wage when it certainly comprises of risk factor as well. In IT sector scale of wages - rewards were high becauses of this risk which anyone should have guessed. Rest is best of luck to anyone who requires it and certainly IT professional are in great need of good will and good wishes and sympathy from US.

Thu Apr 19 08:43:17 2001
Name:Vacaspati
Email:vacaspati@schoolmail.com
Views:The most sensible view is that expressed by the housewife Nehal! It is best to return to India, and come back when times improve. Having enjoyed 100K plus salary, you cannot live on $5 per hour - the "alternate" opportunity in the U.S.!

Thu Apr 19 08:44:08 2001
Name:sandeep bhatt
Email:bhatt@rediff.com
Views:Hi there, I was reading thru all these various comments and they just seem to be angry people giving vent to their anguish. If everyone thinks that US is obliged to hire all H1B, it is not. H1B was never a boon for any immigrant. The immigration laws have always been double edged. Its only a permit to work like in Dubai. All countries have done this to Indians. But still we like the charm of being in foreign land. If US lays all indians off, why dont all indians unite and leave US at the same time. Let the suffering economy suffer all the more here in US and then lets see how US reacts. It will make new visa laws. UNITED WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. People have earned enuf for them to go back and live their whole lifetime on the interest a bank wud pay. Why then do we indians need to stay in US? Everyone wants to stay in US hook or crook. Why? If u cant earn enuf here or live a decent respectful life while continue here and fite back. Why not goto india and werk. Job opportunities are not less there. MAKE SENSE???? :)Sandeep Bhatt

Thu Apr 19 09:03:51 2001
Name:rmps
Email:rmps@rmpsmail.com
Views:1. HAVE YOU ALL HEARD THE SAYING " NAA GHAR KAA NA GHAAT KAA"... 2. MISS SRINI2000@YAHOO.COM OR WHOEVER SHE IS IF SHE IS AN ABCD SHE NEEDS TO ASK HOW HER PARENTS SURVIVED HERE.... 3. FOR ALL THOSE IN INDIA THINKING THAT WE ARE HAVING GREAT LIFESTYLES HERE...YEAH ..SURE...COME HERE AND SEE FOR YOURSELF...BUT DONT FORGET TO GET A COUPLE OF THOUSAND DOLLARS x 47 RUPEES... 4. I CERTAINLY AGREE THAT A LOT OF THE GUYS HERE NEED TO CHECK ON THEIR ENGLISH HERE ..LIKE SOME NEETU FROM NOIDA HERE SAID "WE TAKE SO MANY MONEY..."..I HOPE SHE DOESNT SAY SOMETHING LIKETHAT IN A COMPANY MEETING.. 5. YES ALL THOSE TOM'S DICKS AND HARRY'S NEED TO LOOSE THEIR JOBS...AND SHOULD ALSO BE FINED HEAVILY FOR LEAVING JOBS HERE AND IN INDIA AT THEIR WHIM... 6. IF YOU HAVE THE SKILLS THERE'S NO STOPPING BUT IF YOU DONT HOW LONG CAN YOU FOOL THE COMPANIES..YOU DID IT FOR TWO YEARS AND YOU HAD THE POWER TO CAUSE A RECESSION IN THE AMERICAN ECONOMY... 7.I GUESS ALL THE GUYS AND GALS CRIBBING HERE ARE THE ONES WITH 3 MONTH CRASH COURSES..I TOTALLY AGREE TO YOUR RIGHT FOR A BETTER LIFE BUT THEN NOT AT THE COST OF A THREE MONTH CRASH COURSE FOR SURE....

Thu Apr 19 09:16:45 2001
Name:bimal bhatt
Email:bimbhat@usa.net
Views:hello, let me say dont fear for recession,it's temporary cloud which dissapear when something comes up,its time to upgrade and hold your confidence always give helping hand to other aswell as new baby in it industry,dont spread rumours upgrade ur self thanks bimal

Thu Apr 19 09:18:44 2001
Name:Edla B. Reddy
Email:ebreddy@cdsblr.co.in
Views:Hi, Better they should come back and try for Europe, or Astralia. Here in India also, we started feeling in Bangalore. Not much fresh recruitments and cutting down the costs, no hikes etc., Wish U good Luck. Reddy

Thu Apr 19 09:36:41 2001
Name:govind rao
Email:go_win@rediffmail.com
Views:it was really good write up .i would like to know that how long it will take to get good times in software again.atleast tell me approximate time. with regards govind

Thu Apr 19 10:22:36 2001
Name:Tester
Email:test@hotmail.com
Views:The US embassy must look back at the contribution of all the professionals and revise their decision

Thu Apr 19 10:45:26 2001
Name:Sumesh Kaushik
Email:sumeshkaushik@hotmail.com
Views:Hi Guys Why to worry so much. There are ample opportunities in 'Apna Bharat Mahaan' and no one is firing anyone here. So relax, come back and take up some good assignment here. Later when the situation in the US improves, you can always go back. So honeys, All the Best for a great career in INDIA.

Thu Apr 19 10:58:44 2001
Name:Bill
Email:ds_rao1@nettlinx.com
Views:I think it is fair if the system is not giving a job or laying off people but it should keep in mind that they must not be kept idle for too long. Sending them back to their respective countries is a very good solution especially with the idea of bringing in fresh minds....the cycle is healthy for a successful economy....else why would you choose a New President every 5 Years....sparing a thought for those unlucky ones they should bear in mind that every dog must get its day.

Thu Apr 19 11:03:45 2001
Name:Vinay Kumar
Email:vinay@rediffmail.com
Views:I was one of the guys who was left in the lurch, thanks to the tech slowdown and sad immigration rules. Lucky to find a job back in India through JobsAhead.com ! Try your luck as well.

Thu Apr 19 11:53:12 2001
Name:rajeswari
Email:razasree@rediffmail.com
Views:I think better to find another job in America

Thu Apr 19 11:58:37 2001
Name:hi
Email:aaa@bbb.com
Views:Why do our guys depend on USA?

Thu Apr 19 11:59:00 2001
Name:girish
Email:ee94157@hotmail.com
Views:It is very sad to see the bubble burst.

Thu Apr 19 11:59:52 2001
Name:chetan
Email:chetanbharadwaj@indya.com
Views:I feel that if u have a decent job in India and the salary and job profile is both cool enough, there is no need to go to the US of A. Thats it.

Thu Apr 19 12:08:06 2001
Name:mohammedarif
Email:arif_mohammed@rediffmail.com
Views:Your information is valuable and let me know more about the H1B visa holders who got fired

Thu Apr 19 12:12:50 2001
Name:rajneesh mishra
Email:rajneesh_ecstacy@hotmail.com
Views:Dear Sir, it is very disappointing to see that thousands of indian IT professionals have to peep their way back to india and search for a job which they have lost in US.WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON FOR THIS UNEXPECTED ECONOMY SLOWDOWN IN usa?? We shall hope that everything will be restored and sorted out ver y soon. thank u

Thu Apr 19 12:51:41 2001
Name:kozac
Email:kozac007@rediffmail.com
Views:When will the job situation in US going to improve? Are there any predictions about this?

Thu Apr 19 13:01:15 2001
Name:krishna babu
Email:mkrishnababu@123india.com
Views:Only qualified people have to be taken into jobs and the rest should be sent back so tha the economy of india will improve by getiing some man power with latest technology.

Thu Apr 19 13:11:41 2001
Name:Balaji Seshadri
Email:bala_sesh@yahoo.com
Views:Hai It is very sad to see for those lost their jobs over there. my feeling is that "one should create a good atmosphere in their own motherland instead depending on others and finally ending up in lost of jobs, lay off etc..."

Thu Apr 19 13:45:37 2001
Name:Mahesh Pawar
Email:pawarmahesh@yahoo.com
Views:Instead of hanging in USA without job they should come back to India and look for job on any platform

Thu Apr 19 13:46:07 2001
Name:sudhakar
Email:tvpsk@rediffmail.com
Views:Just wait for some time which is favorble to us.

Thu Apr 19 13:46:48 2001
Name:Mangala Iyer
Email:mangala_devi@hotmail.com
Views:If it is really a great problem come back to India or else try for Canada or other places. Or else take up some job there till situation becomes alright.

Thu Apr 19 14:40:58 2001
Name:parth
Email:mrityunjayparth@yahoo.com
Views:forget the jobs! open a dhaba Life is like this, Don't feel down We will fight , we will win !! - wishes worried Indian

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