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I had an Idiot Indian recruiter bothering me today about a job in somewhere, New Jersey. While I have no desire to move there, I looked over the job. It's a very senior level tech, pretty much an engineer position. Lots of self-directed engineering duties and skills required.

Decided to ask about the pay rate, just 'cause. Idiot goes it's 50k a year.

While that's a good wage for the Middle Of Ohio (not for this type of work, however,) that's a shit-tier wage for this location in New Jersey, it's roughly double to cost of living from my current location, and the calculator I used doesn't take into account taxes and other incidental costs. I told the idiot this, and even sent him the link to the calculator I used, pre-filled with locations. No reply of course.

I'm sure the company in question will cry about not being able to find someone for what's essentially $12.50 an hour here in my location for a position where you're going to need at least 10+ years of experience in the field. Even at the rate they're offering, it's not equal to the skills and duties they listed.

(He replied moments after I wrote this with the same boilerplate garbage. )

I had an Idiot Indian recruiter bothering me today about a job in somewhere, New Jersey. While I have no desire to move there, I looked over the job. It's a very senior level tech, pretty much an engineer position. Lots of self-directed engineering duties and skills required. Decided to ask about the pay rate, just 'cause. Idiot goes it's 50k a year. While that's a good wage for the Middle Of Ohio (not for this type of work, however,) that's a shit-tier wage for this location in New Jersey, it's roughly double to cost of living from my current location, and the calculator I used doesn't take into account taxes and other incidental costs. I told the idiot this, and even sent him the link to the calculator I used, pre-filled with locations. No reply of course. I'm sure the company in question will cry about not being able to find someone for what's essentially $12.50 an hour here in my location for a position where you're going to need at least 10+ years of experience in the field. Even at the rate they're offering, it's not equal to the skills and duties they listed. (He replied moments after I wrote this with the same boilerplate garbage. )

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[–] [deleted] • 10 pts

It's an Indian recruiter. He is using his conversation with you to justify bringing in more indians on work visas.

[–] • 3 pts

You are absolutely correct.

I'm in the middle of a conversation with a former co-worker. She's with another tech company that does HV electronics, they've been working crazy amounts of overtime and it's burning people out. She says that they're trying to bring people in. but they keep getting crap submissions.

She knows it, and I know it, the Indians that are soliciting for these positions (because that's all recruiters hire these days, even the on-shore ones) are being ignored and all they're getting is the desperate junk. I get that particular position she's talking about sent to me all the time, the pay rate is all over the place, and the term is anywhere from 3 months to "Long term."

[–] • 4 pts

Jew-owned companies are doing this so they can claim "no American workers, please send immigrants."

[–] • 0 pt

whites think they are too good for these jobs (aka they have some self respect)

[–] • 3 pts

This is another extension of their "Americans arent doing the jobs!" argument for immigration while conveniently leaving out the part where they demand Americans do them for entry-level-quality financial compensation.

[–] • 2 pts

There is a huge distortion in the hiring market. Descriptions never match reality, and HR (not the hiring manager) is doing the hiring. AI keyword crawlers are absolute garbage. It's rough.

[–] • 2 pts

I agree, but this one was very well matched to my skill set and experiences, even some of the specialty things I've done. It's that 1 in 100,000 where the keyword match actually gets you a good fit. This one looks to have been written by someone with at least a good grasp of the company's technical competencies.

A senior electrical tech where I am can ask for $60k and easily get it. One where you're doing engineering level diagnostic and design can fetch more. In high-price New Jersey, asking someone to move for what's not even fast food wages isn't going to work.

[–] • 3 pts

I love hearing people that know their ability and worth and not afraid to require a commensurate income level. Not failing to mention, as you have said, the move and all the other sundry details.

Good on you, bird. I cant say stupid. ; )

[–] • 1 pt

Hi experienced engineer would you like to work for the same wage as a Ross employee? You only need 15 years of experience a doctorate in math and physics. Meanwhile my cousin Ramjul will take credit for all your work. He will use his promotion to hire his 12 cousins to other managerial roles. Then we will use you as a scapegoat when our incompetence comes to light.

[–] • 1 pt (edited )

Could you start a business? You know the quality is going to tank and there will be businesses/people who will pay for skilled and reliable service/product.

TPTB only have us by the balls because they own everything.

[–] • 1 pt

I possibly could start something, it's been on my mind for a while now.

[–] • 1 pt

Something... Something...

don't let a good crisis go to waste.

:)

[–] • 1 pt

Those look like revolutionary thoughts, citizen. I think we need to work on your attitude. Please step this way.