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Why is it so hard to find a job now? Enter Ghost Jobs

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393 points JSeymourATL | 2 comments | 14 Nov 24 14:35 UTC | HN request time: 0.399s | source
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shmatt ◴[14 Nov 24 14:56 UTC] No.42136701[source]▶
I have to put out a ghost job req and interview every person applying within reason for every green card a direct report is applying for. I have to show there are or aren’t any residents or citizens that can fill the job

The main problem is: even if the interviewee knocks it out of the park, is an amazing engineer, I still am not interested in firing my OPT/h1b team member who can still legally work for 2-3 years. So while I will deny their green card application and not submit it, I also won’t hire the interviewee

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gadders ◴[14 Nov 24 16:31 UTC] No.42137852[source]▶
That sounds ethical.

Good to hear that H1B programme isn't being abused.

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1. actionfromafar ◴[14 Nov 24 16:44 UTC] No.42138014[source]▶
He found another candidate which could do the job. This finding makes it a federal crime to recommand the current H1B employee for a green card.
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2. gadders ◴[14 Nov 24 17:07 UTC] No.42138311[source]▶
I understand now. See above.