Dude, I love this country
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Predictably, I found this deeply, personally moving.
[Having to live in Canada so his spouse can work,] He misses interaction with colleagues. It hinders efficiency, slows work. He is physically drained from travel. He is frustrated that he cannot put down roots in America, and maybe start his own company, because he cannot leave Google, his visa sponsor.
He says he feels, on one hand, great gratitude that America gave him extraordinary opportunity. But he says he fulfilled his side of the bargain by striving and succeeding. [He became a multimillionaire with Google stock.] “Dude, I love this country,” he said.
But he doesn’t feel loved back: “My devotion is unrequited.”
New York Times, In Silicon Valley, Recruiting Clashes With Immigration Limits
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Ciao Everyone,
just read ” Dude I love this country”.
I am Information Technology provider, living in Italy. Contrary to what Americans experience. Immigrants like me who are contributing positively to Italian society.To most Americans this will be a bit hard to swallow. What is usually loved as a great country, is not really close to even great.
Italy is one of the poorest countries in western Europe and yet presents itself as richer than the rest.Italy is not really immigrant friendly. While in public, laws and society in general will always appear great host, friends, tourist spots and great lovers…
this maybe true to certain extent.privately, the majority of them look down on immigrants.folks like me has this invisible line that separates us.
there are areas in this country you can work. you won’t see a lot of non italians in goverment, police, etc…while technically anyone can apply…just apply.
it is sad, that this country which i like under appreciates folks like me.that’s why, i am uprooting because i can’t allow my 4 month old daughter to grow here… she was born here but are not allowed to be a citizen…why?
too bad while italy is a great place to visit…a lot of the smiles you see and the friendliness is actually hides a sinister secret.
to those women who are dreaming of falling in love with a “latin lover” well be forewarned.
I wanted to ask, what’s your email? Wanted to drop you a note in regards to the Churchill-at-a-posh party anecdote you posted (in the post titled “Tact”).