Comments on: Flight of the Creative Class – Microsoft Edition

By: spike

spike — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 02:25:04 +0000

Homeland Security will be the ruin of the US economy….

By: MSH1B

MSH1B — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 01:58:47 +0000

There are close to ONE THOUSAND people left in the lurch due to the h1b mess. these folk were interviewed and hired by microosft but have been unable to join due to non avalability of h1b visas. (shame really.. I myself came on an H1b and am a citizen now) this center is primarily for people like them. They have a group where they discuss this stuff: http://groups.google.com/group/Microsofties2b also found a blog: http://awesomearpit.blogspot.com

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 22:32:21 +0000

Hmmm.. you mean people who had temporary work permits for the USA who are struggling to become permanent? I read it as they may be US citizens or permanent residents, even long time Microsoft employees, relocating to provide leadership in the new facility. Time will tell.

Either way, it’s a US brain drain. Intriguingly, in the 1990s, Canadians went south in another brain drain — so maybe it should also be seen as part of a long-term cycle in the global flow of talent.

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 20:16:38 +0000

Wendy – These may in fact be key people who are running into issues with US immigration. Thanks for the great tip.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 19:57:50 +0000

Another comment Microsoft made in this article that should concern American policy makers:

“Khan said the company would be looking for talent from the U.S., Canada and abroad, but will also transfer some existing employees.”

So – they will be taking talent from the USA for this Vancouver facility.