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I’ve had comments turning their stomachs into pretzel logic, saying well tech companies are surely only spending this much money so they can exploit these people later!!!

Sometimes, the truth is simpler. These jobs are in high demand. Everyone wants them. It’s true these companies are likely to hire across a broad swathe of the market. Because global tech is a cult, and you can only be a part of it if you are already in it.

It has no national affiliation, or concern for workers’ rights. You’re right that a lot of exploitation happens, but not in the way that you’re all saying.

I’ve said elsewhere: a well-compensated software developer with 15 years’ experience in Bangalore or Beijing has a better shot at a good tech job in the U.S. (or literally anywhere in the world), than a 5 years’ experience person who is a national of whatever country, no matter how arduous or tough a visa is to get.

For example, there are almost no paths for non-EU immigration to the EU outside of marriage — unless you work in tech. We see this play out everywhere.

It’s the class and wage and opportunity disparity of tech vs non-tech that is motivating this issue.