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reverse brain drain

Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 11:44 am
by radbag
thousands of latin americans returning home due to lack of opportunity in the US

mexico city predicting 20-30K to come home in the next few months.

mexico city reporting that remittances (moneys sent home to mexico from mexican workers working in the US) are down over 12%...remittances by the way are that country's 2nd largest economic driver.

reverse brain drain

Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 12:15 pm
by annarborgator
Bad news for the domestic economy....cost of labor going up in certain industries.

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Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 12:18 pm
by a1bion
Maybe I should apply for some landscaping jobs now. Just sayin'.

reverse brain drain

Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 12:20 pm
by TTBHG
I agree AA. I think illegal aliens certainly help accomplish a goal and have a place in this country. i think I am in the minority though.

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Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 1:40 pm
by annarborgator
Werd Eric...people would be SHOCKED at the prices of fruit (among many many other things) without these workers.

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Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 4:35 pm
by MinGator
plus the majority of these folks WORK for the pittance of a wage they are paid.

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Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:35 pm
by IHateUGAlyDawgs
plus the majority of these folks WORK for the pittance of a wage they are paid.
I believe that's what AA and Eric were driving towards.