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Re:Germany, France launch Gaia-X platform in bid for ‘tech s... by narag on Friday June 05, 2020 @05:57AM (#23426770)
The problem is not retaining talent. People doesn't just migrate in mass to the USA. The problem is how easy is to create a company, raise funds and get the needed licenses.
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Re:Germany, France launch Gaia-X platform in bid for ‘tech s... by ChuckNorris89 on Friday June 05, 2020 @07:38AM (#23427368)
>People doesn't just migrate in mass to the USA.

Pretty sure the strict and difficult process of getting a working visa has something to do with that as well, not just that not everyone on the planet is interested in migrating.

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Re:Germany, France launch Gaia-X platform in bid for ‘tech s... by speedgoose on Friday June 05, 2020 @08:20AM (#23427640)
Usually you migrate to a better country to improve your life. USA is attractive in some ways, but also unattractive in some other ways that are personal to everyone.

For me the salaries in the silicon Valley are very attractive, but the social issues in the country makes me prefer Europe. Even though my salary is ridiculously low compared to USA.

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Re:Germany, France launch Gaia-X platform in bid for ‘tech s... by narag on Friday June 05, 2020 @01:29PM (#23431193)
Indeed. That and more considerations like leaving behind your family, friends, love interests. Or the language, culture, food.

Salaries in some of our neighbours like Germany are much higher and still only a small percent of the talented people move there.

Money is an incentive for sure. But it's not an absolute factor.

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