Summary

Elon Musk faced backlash from his followers on X after advocating for importing “super talented engineers” to address a shortage in the U.S. tech industry.

Musk likened hiring top foreign talent to building a championship sports team and argues that there is a shortage of talented and motivated American engineers.

Critics argued there’s sufficient U.S. talent being overlooked or underpaid, with some pointing to widespread tech layoffs.

Musk dismissed claims of low wages or training gaps, maintaining a need for exceptional engineering talent to advance innovation.

  • Maeve
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    5310 days ago

    But I thought we wanted to deport people, not import them.

      • Maeve
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        2610 days ago

        Let’s see where the imports are from. I have a feeling those who would accept bottom-tier wages will be the preferred import. I’m not blaming the workers, either. They will be sadly surprised by COL.

      • @PunnyName
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        1810 days ago

        Honestly, this chart wouldn’t be acceptable for the most part.

        Get the brown skinned engineers over here, but then threaten to deport them once they’re here. Easier to control and pay less. As is the way with every asshole regime.

        • @cmbabul
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          410 days ago

          Better yet, arrest them when their visa is mysteriously revoked for illegal immigration, then you don’t have to pay them at all!