I have been beat to death my every Indian recruiter because I have some many 
skills 
That with all the retirements and permanent visits to the dirt they are needing 
to backfill.

Compounded that companies have not kept current with the cost of talent they 
are having
Major budget problems and add that companies want return to office.  Employees 
are 
Retiring and Contractors are refusing 





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From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf 
Of Jousma, David
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:50 PM
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Subject: Re: Interesting

Steve,  Are you looking for a new gig?  Ive never contracted so I don’t know or 
have never experienced what you are talking about.   Maybe its time for 
permanent employment?


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Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Subject: Interesting

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In the last 2 days I have been approached about 70 times by phone and email.
Just another day



What I find interesting that I the recruiters are offering $62/Hr W2.  I
push back and say $65/Hr W2

And they fold their tents over $120 per week










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