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So I should want companies to be able to import cheaper workers from abroad and drive down my salary via supply and demand, and all so the government can get more tax revenue? No thanks.

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How is 150K cheaper unless you are in Bay Area may be. Companies will always find ways to reduce cost so you cannot do much about it. GP's point is that someone is getting paid 150K working for an American company in Argentina so that means they are not only NOT adding any tax revenue for US but they are still taking away your job (based on your argument). So which one is better ? a 150K remote worker in a foreign country who doesn't pay any US tax OR a 150K worker in the US who also pays taxes and contributes to the economy. In both cases, the job is not going to you anyway.

Think of it this way, more people in your country means more economic activity, and a larger tax base.

If you work a laptop job currently then assume that it can be done by anyone anywhere in the world. Wouldn't you want that person to buy US products, US services, and pay US taxes?

There are more developers in the US than ever before. Pay has never been higher. Developers create jobs for other developers.

More tech people means more tech business means more tech demand. I don't see the problem. Immigrants tend to be much more entrepreneurial and create disproportionate opportunities for business.

Companies still do that by hiring abroad and importing goods from abroad. You will surprised to know most of the things you consume in the US are imported.

he's paying 60k on the 150k, is that driving down your salary?

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