Hello :
This post is primarily meant for
java guys who are planing to come to US on H1B. In my last post, i highlighted some issues regarding h1 and layoffs. This time, i want to quote from the local newspaper (San Jose Mercury News)here in Silicon valley. Please have a look at the following link to know how the US economic downturn has hit the H1B guys.
http://www0.mercurycenter.com/local/center/h1b031501.htm My intention of posting this info is to let the guys in India know the realities about jobs in US in the current market conditions .
Today i had been to a job fair here in Silicon valley. I am sorry to say that java is not in demand here in Silicon valley atleast. One of the stalls had put a board saying " No Requirement for Java or Web Developers".
What i would like to convey is that, java is not as hot as it was like last year. This may not affect the US residents , but for H1B guys who are thinking to come to US on java and web skills, please think your options twice.
This post is not meant to discourage guys from learning java. Its only meant to highlight the current market condition.
Rajesh Hegde