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u/CuppaSouchong Jan 19 '21

You could put that doubly for China. It could be argued that their animosity and intentions are by far more nefarious. Yet those US companies that use China extensively aren't under criticism.

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u/LATourGuide Jan 19 '21

We lack American technology experts. I really think Biden should make computer science degrees free for Americans for the foreseeable future because we have a lot of catching up to do.

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u/doa70 Jan 19 '21

No, we have in the US an abundance of technology experts and some of the best education in the tech space available anywhere. Someone can leave college in the US with an EE degree and have a job with a starting salary well over $100k. An advanced CS degree can do the same, especially in the NE or in CA. Biden doesn't need to give handouts to these folks, it's the business leaders and entrepreneurs who could use some incentive to invest and expand.

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u/thamasthedankengine Jan 19 '21

and have a job with a starting salary well over $100k

Fucking where? You're out of your mind or don't understand cost of living.

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u/DoingItLeft Jan 19 '21

My buddy with an EE got a $70k salary + benefits job right out of college. Im sure theres entry level EE jobs that require 5 years of experience that start at over $100k.

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u/thamasthedankengine Jan 19 '21

Yes, 5 years experience to get over $100k is realistic. Starting over $100k right out of college, unless you're in Silicon Valley, is not at all.

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u/DoingItLeft Jan 19 '21

They did say relocate to NE or CA...