High-Tech Worker ‘Shortage’ a Ruse?

Is there really a shortage of high-technology workers?

The high-tech industry continues to proclaim that recent college graduates are earning salaries averaging $47,000. I earned my bachelor’s degree in computer science in 1995, have been constantly updating my skills, and always remain dedicated to my work. As of today, I make not a penny over $35,000 per year developing Web sites using PERL, ODBC and JavaScript for a large, international corporation.

Is there really a shortage, or is Corporate America simply desperate for dirt-cheap labor?

Perhaps the so-called shortage is just a ruse to get Uncle Sam to approve even more guest worker visas. As for immigration, I have no problem with granting permanent citizenship to foreigners who can contribute to this country. On the other hand, the H-1B program merely creates indentured servants.

KEVIN C. KEY

San Diego