US immigration didn't allow us to build a team here, so we built one in Colombia

Re:US immigration didn't allow us to build a team here, so w... by wvenable on Thursday June 05, 2014 @02:47PM (#7853504)

Your point is correct. But hiring a US citizen would be better for the country because not only would there be the potential tax income but the savings from lower unemployment.

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Re:US immigration didn't allow us to build a team here, so w... by untog on Thursday June 05, 2014 @03:12PM (#7853641)

How many talented developers are out of work in the US right now? Particularly in somewhere like the Bay area, where this startup would be based.

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Re:US immigration didn't allow us to build a team here, so w... by gohrt on Thursday June 05, 2014 @03:28PM (#7853761)

> How many talented developers are out of work in the US right now? Particularly in somewhere like the Bay area,

0, which is why salaries and rents are incredibly high.

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Re:US immigration didn't allow us to build a team here, so w... by wvenable on Thursday June 05, 2014 @04:30PM (#7854199)

The Bay area might be short on developers but I know there are talented developers in other states that are unemployed or underemployed. So Colombia is ok but Nebraska is not?

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Re:US immigration didn't allow us to build a team here, so w... by fredfoobar on Thursday June 05, 2014 @02:55PM (#7853550)

While I agree that hiring a US citizen would be better for the country and I'm certain that all talented US citizens have jobs or are creating more jobs (through startups). But, I think there is merit in attracting top talent from other countries and retaining them as well (who in turn contribute to the economy).

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