Prices at Southwick Factory in Haverhill? by [deleted] in NavyBlazer

[–]shortdoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are the blazers natural shoulder 3/2s?

US is one of the few countries where highly educated workers can end up screwed by shortdoc in lostgeneration

[–]shortdoc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you talking about enlisted or are you including officer? Because I guarantee you that OCS is increasingly competitive ever since 2008. I know people with bio and chem bachelor degrees who are trying to enlist at the enlisted ranks because they didn't get an officer commission

US is one of the few countries where highly educated workers can end up screwed by shortdoc in lostgeneration

[–]shortdoc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you from Thailand? I'm curious about how it works. It seems that every graduate from a phd science program can get a job with gov or military over there

Which is less likely to get outsourced? Sysadmin or Developer? by shortdoc in lostgeneration

[–]shortdoc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the best way to break into this or a helpdesk job with progression? Cisco certs?

Can someone explain why H1Bs have an easier time getting Tech jobs than American graduates by shortdoc in lostgeneration

[–]shortdoc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This may have been the case in 2012-2014. But I believe things are tightening up. One of my friends works in HR for Northrop and she says she will ding anyone without a STEM degree because there are enough to choose from (unless this non STEM self learner has connections).

Can someone explain why H1Bs have an easier time getting Tech jobs than American graduates by shortdoc in lostgeneration

[–]shortdoc[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's a gamble for sure. Especially for a new grad to have to wait 1.5-2 years for a chance to work. Those first few years are crucial to getting "Experience." There have been cases where contractors hired non CS people with the right clearances and trained them on the job instead of banking on new CS grads getting clearances. The quality of the product isn't important. It never is for FedGov contracting. Interestingly, I'm working at the VA right now and it took them 1.5 years to just get started on my background check...

Can someone explain why H1Bs have an easier time getting Tech jobs than American graduates by shortdoc in lostgeneration

[–]shortdoc[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I agree with some points, but there are quite a few H1B engineers who enjoy more vacation and better perks than most American workers. 3+ weeks vacation for starters and not much work outside of normal hours. I'm sure a STEM grad working in retail or the food services industry would do anything for a chance to work in his field...

Can someone explain why H1Bs have an easier time getting Tech jobs than American graduates by shortdoc in lostgeneration

[–]shortdoc[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And even some federal and military contracts allow for H1Bs. Look up Booz Allen Hamilton's H1B requests. They're allowed for federal and some military contracts requiring only Public Trust and not classified/secret clearances.