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Re:Are programmers in the Bay Area the new working class? on Tuesday February 03, 2015 @02:40PM (#8992760)
Great, thanks for passing this along.
Re:Are programmers in the Bay Area the new working class? on Tuesday February 03, 2015 @02:21PM (#8992599)
Thanks for the input on this question, very useful. It would be great to talk with programmers on this thread in more depth about the issue. The story is about the Bay Area, so unfortunately it is a bit limited. I am interested in anyone who is looking to buy a house and settle down. What has that process been like? What class do you see yourself in? Do you worry that there will be a flood of programmers that will drive down your wage?
Re:Are programmers in the Bay Area the new working class? on Tuesday February 03, 2015 @02:12PM (#8992523)
I've been hearing that same thing from many who work in tech. Are you a programmer and are you looking for a house now? If so, I'd be interested in talking with you about it.

Are programmers in the Bay Area the new working class?

Posted by Samharnett on Monday February 02, 2015 @02:38PM
from the self-post dept.

The "tech worker" label has become increasingly pejorative and amorphous in The Bay Area. For many it has come to mean a mass of young transplants who do something with computers and have the wealth to displace and destroy existing communities. I would like to interrogate that definition. Who, really, are the people working in the tech industry? How many are programmers, and how do they fit...

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Re:How H-1B Visas Are Screwing Tech Workers on Tuesday February 26, 2013 @09:31PM (#5290146)
I am journalist for public radio and I'm doing a story on H1Bs. I am interested in getting the perspective of employees working on H1B visas. Anyone who is interested in sharing their experiences can reach me at [email protected].
Re:How H-1B Visas Are Screwing Tech Workers on Tuesday February 26, 2013 @09:26PM (#5290133)
I'm a journalist doing a story about H1B visas for public radio. I think you have a very interesting perspective and would like to speak with you about your experience. You can reach me at [email protected]