joeschmoecad

lol

yep. FUD.

Google. Facebook. Amazon. Big Tech in general.

Everyone called it a bubble until they started making shit loads of money.

You can make something that looks identical with cheaper alternatives or even synthetic materials. Same with diamonds (see cubic zirconia).

Thus, it is not the actual properties that make them desirable as jewelry. It is solely the fact that they are valuable that people want them for jewelry.

Slick? I don't think I've heard anyone say they want a Bolt.

Most of the technology these companies are working with are less than a decade old. So, anything beyond that is mostly legacy knowledge.

I'm a Canadian who was on an H1B working in the valley for the past 6 years working at Director/VP Eng. level for various technology startups.

As you mentioned, the message is quite clear. The US is closing its doors. They no longer want immigrants (skilled or otherwise) working or living in their country. Read the comments in the article. Look at the changes coming from the Trump administration. Even while crossing the border you get a sense that you are not welcome there.

This year, I gave that up and returned to Canada. It feels great to be back, contributing to the booming local tech scene, and I am so thankful to call this amazing country home.

Come to Canada! There is a young and booming tech industry here and our immigration laws are very friendly to skilled workers.

I'm a Canadian who was on an H1B working in the valley for the past 6 years working at VP Eng. level for various technology startups. This year, I gave that up and returned home.

It was quite clear over the last year that the US is closing it's doors. They no longer want immigrants working/living in their country. Read the comments in the article. Look at the changes coming from the Trump administration. Even crossing the border you get a sense that you are not welcome.