[brailsafe]

I'm in Canada, but have been applying to some U.S based positions. The availability of jobs focussed on React and the availability of people for those positions is the issue, not the problem, because of the reduction of the hiring process down into whoever will spend x time doing a test, and then simply who did it fastest or best. So the question is not wjether it's a marketable skill, but is it worth attempting to fight up that kind of a stream.

I think part of this is exactly why I can apply to U.S jobs. Now that arguably everyone in the world can apply to every job in the world, the situation seems untenable unless you have a spotless and thorough record.

[dingusthemingus]

I assume Canada job circumstances would differ slightly than US, also less opportunities i assume so i agree your plan of looking at US makes sense,

Just a note, in the US, my understanding is most companies are not planning on offshoring most jobs overseas even though they are remote jobs basically in the short term. We all do expect more of that to happen in the future though.

My company is US has a deal with the city its in, the state its in as well. Even though we are all remote now (except for the hardware people), all of the employees are expected to live in a commutable distance to the office so post covid going back to work will be a thing.

I think companies get tax breaks and have agreements with municipalities to bring jobs to an area.