Kevin Callidus
@kevincallidus.bsky.social
Let’s focus on our strengths.
Software Engineering Director PhD, Computer Science (UCSD, Carnegie Mellon).
Photo is AI Generated based on my real photo as a start. Its a joke played on me by a teammate. It is meant to be humorous to those that know me.
Software Engineering Director PhD, Computer Science (UCSD, Carnegie Mellon).
Photo is AI Generated based on my real photo as a start. Its a joke played on me by a teammate. It is meant to be humorous to those that know me.
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Kevin Callidus
@kevincallidus.bsky.social
· Sep 21
H1B Visa Update
YouTube video by Milo Mackesy
youtu.be
I know I've posted this before. At about 13:43, Milo talks about the completely corrupt F1 to OPT to H-1B to Citizenship cycle that Americans are shut out from.
Definitely worth a watch.
youtu.be/oWO01r7DqY8
#EndH1B
Definitely worth a watch.
youtu.be/oWO01r7DqY8
#EndH1B
Primer:
-H-1B is only BS/MS Level (Mid-Level)
-O-1 can be just a manger
-H4 is just a free ride for H-1B
-F1 and Opt raise tuition costs.
ALL Visas must be re-worked. Over 70% go to India. it is demonstratable corrupt and a Civil Right Violation.
If you don't agree, you are corrupt yourself.
-H-1B is only BS/MS Level (Mid-Level)
-O-1 can be just a manger
-H4 is just a free ride for H-1B
-F1 and Opt raise tuition costs.
ALL Visas must be re-worked. Over 70% go to India. it is demonstratable corrupt and a Civil Right Violation.
If you don't agree, you are corrupt yourself.
February 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Primer:
-H-1B is only BS/MS Level (Mid-Level)
-O-1 can be just a manger
-H4 is just a free ride for H-1B
-F1 and Opt raise tuition costs.
ALL Visas must be re-worked. Over 70% go to India. it is demonstratable corrupt and a Civil Right Violation.
If you don't agree, you are corrupt yourself.
-H-1B is only BS/MS Level (Mid-Level)
-O-1 can be just a manger
-H4 is just a free ride for H-1B
-F1 and Opt raise tuition costs.
ALL Visas must be re-worked. Over 70% go to India. it is demonstratable corrupt and a Civil Right Violation.
If you don't agree, you are corrupt yourself.
Based on US Government information, 7.36M are unemployed.
That should weigh heavy on every American.
That should weigh heavy on every American.
February 12, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Based on US Government information, 7.36M are unemployed.
That should weigh heavy on every American.
That should weigh heavy on every American.
China has a debt problem and its debt is about 300% of GDP. This is because of the heavy infrastructure/real estate problems they have.
They do NOT invest heavily in Socialism. This is why people in China are not spending heavily. They are saving for retirment.
Nuance is important every day.
They do NOT invest heavily in Socialism. This is why people in China are not spending heavily. They are saving for retirment.
Nuance is important every day.
February 12, 2026 at 2:40 PM
China has a debt problem and its debt is about 300% of GDP. This is because of the heavy infrastructure/real estate problems they have.
They do NOT invest heavily in Socialism. This is why people in China are not spending heavily. They are saving for retirment.
Nuance is important every day.
They do NOT invest heavily in Socialism. This is why people in China are not spending heavily. They are saving for retirment.
Nuance is important every day.
Capitalism has swung too far to corporate control. Their weight is felt in the corruption in Congress every day.
The answer isn't Communism. (We keep our Socialism)
The answer is to control it. Set limits. Deregulation sometimes makes sense, but unfettered Capitalism is Corporate Slavery.
The answer isn't Communism. (We keep our Socialism)
The answer is to control it. Set limits. Deregulation sometimes makes sense, but unfettered Capitalism is Corporate Slavery.
February 12, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Capitalism has swung too far to corporate control. Their weight is felt in the corruption in Congress every day.
The answer isn't Communism. (We keep our Socialism)
The answer is to control it. Set limits. Deregulation sometimes makes sense, but unfettered Capitalism is Corporate Slavery.
The answer isn't Communism. (We keep our Socialism)
The answer is to control it. Set limits. Deregulation sometimes makes sense, but unfettered Capitalism is Corporate Slavery.
Disney.
Southern California Edison.
Microsoft.
FedEx.
Layoffs here.
Visa approvals there.
At some point the “talent shortage” story stops being believable and starts looking like a business model.
-SanDiegoKnight
Southern California Edison.
Microsoft.
FedEx.
Layoffs here.
Visa approvals there.
At some point the “talent shortage” story stops being believable and starts looking like a business model.
-SanDiegoKnight
February 12, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Disney.
Southern California Edison.
Microsoft.
FedEx.
Layoffs here.
Visa approvals there.
At some point the “talent shortage” story stops being believable and starts looking like a business model.
-SanDiegoKnight
Southern California Edison.
Microsoft.
FedEx.
Layoffs here.
Visa approvals there.
At some point the “talent shortage” story stops being believable and starts looking like a business model.
-SanDiegoKnight
Walt is the Great American Poet.
He is the Poet of Democracy.
I'll admit to only reading a & of his work, but he embodies the spirit and evolution of America. (It too, contains multitudes))
He is the Poet of Democracy.
I'll admit to only reading a & of his work, but he embodies the spirit and evolution of America. (It too, contains multitudes))
One of my favorite quotes from literature comes from Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself”:
“Do I contradict myself?
Very well then, I contradict myself.
(I am large, I contain multitudes.)”
This is a snippet of a sprawling poem exploring the interconnectedness of our world. (Thread)
“Do I contradict myself?
Very well then, I contradict myself.
(I am large, I contain multitudes.)”
This is a snippet of a sprawling poem exploring the interconnectedness of our world. (Thread)
February 12, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Walt is the Great American Poet.
He is the Poet of Democracy.
I'll admit to only reading a & of his work, but he embodies the spirit and evolution of America. (It too, contains multitudes))
He is the Poet of Democracy.
I'll admit to only reading a & of his work, but he embodies the spirit and evolution of America. (It too, contains multitudes))
“Talent shortage.”
So we offshore the jobs.
Import more OPT and H-1B labor.
And wonder why Americans leave the field.
Make it make sense.
-SanDiegoKnight
So we offshore the jobs.
Import more OPT and H-1B labor.
And wonder why Americans leave the field.
Make it make sense.
-SanDiegoKnight
February 12, 2026 at 12:14 AM
“Talent shortage.”
So we offshore the jobs.
Import more OPT and H-1B labor.
And wonder why Americans leave the field.
Make it make sense.
-SanDiegoKnight
So we offshore the jobs.
Import more OPT and H-1B labor.
And wonder why Americans leave the field.
Make it make sense.
-SanDiegoKnight
This may not hit with this platform, but...
We have a small group of IT Professional in the NY, NJ, LI, CT area. Focused on AI Development. We are going to start monthly educational programs where SMEs lead training "tracks" to raise up the skilsets.
We have a small group of IT Professional in the NY, NJ, LI, CT area. Focused on AI Development. We are going to start monthly educational programs where SMEs lead training "tracks" to raise up the skilsets.
February 11, 2026 at 8:52 PM
This may not hit with this platform, but...
We have a small group of IT Professional in the NY, NJ, LI, CT area. Focused on AI Development. We are going to start monthly educational programs where SMEs lead training "tracks" to raise up the skilsets.
We have a small group of IT Professional in the NY, NJ, LI, CT area. Focused on AI Development. We are going to start monthly educational programs where SMEs lead training "tracks" to raise up the skilsets.
Interesting, from the BLS:
February 11, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Interesting, from the BLS:
1. I block people who post for public viewing, but don't allow public comments.
2. I'll admit I poke people. It uncovers if they are actually interested in the truth and dialog or just want common groupthink.
I don't subscribe to a party or groupthink. I'm just an American.
2. I'll admit I poke people. It uncovers if they are actually interested in the truth and dialog or just want common groupthink.
I don't subscribe to a party or groupthink. I'm just an American.
February 11, 2026 at 7:56 PM
1. I block people who post for public viewing, but don't allow public comments.
2. I'll admit I poke people. It uncovers if they are actually interested in the truth and dialog or just want common groupthink.
I don't subscribe to a party or groupthink. I'm just an American.
2. I'll admit I poke people. It uncovers if they are actually interested in the truth and dialog or just want common groupthink.
I don't subscribe to a party or groupthink. I'm just an American.
Education being disrupted is a good thing.
I'm not talking about the DOE.
Limiting student loans will bring short term pain and inequity, but provide long term market adjustment.
Limiting or eliminating F1 and OPT visas will protect US students and drive the market cost down.
I'm not talking about the DOE.
Limiting student loans will bring short term pain and inequity, but provide long term market adjustment.
Limiting or eliminating F1 and OPT visas will protect US students and drive the market cost down.
February 11, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Education being disrupted is a good thing.
I'm not talking about the DOE.
Limiting student loans will bring short term pain and inequity, but provide long term market adjustment.
Limiting or eliminating F1 and OPT visas will protect US students and drive the market cost down.
I'm not talking about the DOE.
Limiting student loans will bring short term pain and inequity, but provide long term market adjustment.
Limiting or eliminating F1 and OPT visas will protect US students and drive the market cost down.
If I can't reply to your message and it comes across my timeline I just block you. Even if I completely agree with it.
Who needs that in there life?
Who needs that in there life?
February 10, 2026 at 8:42 PM
If I can't reply to your message and it comes across my timeline I just block you. Even if I completely agree with it.
Who needs that in there life?
Who needs that in there life?
For those interested:
-My Profile image isn't my picture. Its AI Generated by a team member. It resembles me if I went on a 5 years donut binge. It is a joke and meant to be funny to those who know.
-I'm not Blue, Red, or Purple. I'm Independent. I take people and issues one at a time.
-My Profile image isn't my picture. Its AI Generated by a team member. It resembles me if I went on a 5 years donut binge. It is a joke and meant to be funny to those who know.
-I'm not Blue, Red, or Purple. I'm Independent. I take people and issues one at a time.
February 10, 2026 at 12:51 PM
For those interested:
-My Profile image isn't my picture. Its AI Generated by a team member. It resembles me if I went on a 5 years donut binge. It is a joke and meant to be funny to those who know.
-I'm not Blue, Red, or Purple. I'm Independent. I take people and issues one at a time.
-My Profile image isn't my picture. Its AI Generated by a team member. It resembles me if I went on a 5 years donut binge. It is a joke and meant to be funny to those who know.
-I'm not Blue, Red, or Purple. I'm Independent. I take people and issues one at a time.
This may be a bit mean, but my vote for most cringe account is: bsky.app/profile/whod...
She is entertaining and clearly smart. Her stories are factual, but perhaps selective with the facts.
Blaming "Pale and Male" for things she does not agree with is very much bigoted.
#SheisNOTAHistorian
She is entertaining and clearly smart. Her stories are factual, but perhaps selective with the facts.
Blaming "Pale and Male" for things she does not agree with is very much bigoted.
#SheisNOTAHistorian
bsky.app
December 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This may be a bit mean, but my vote for most cringe account is: bsky.app/profile/whod...
She is entertaining and clearly smart. Her stories are factual, but perhaps selective with the facts.
Blaming "Pale and Male" for things she does not agree with is very much bigoted.
#SheisNOTAHistorian
She is entertaining and clearly smart. Her stories are factual, but perhaps selective with the facts.
Blaming "Pale and Male" for things she does not agree with is very much bigoted.
#SheisNOTAHistorian
If you are going thru any sort of workplace harassment, it is worth your time to look at Milo's 6 part series. It is zero $$ driven, Genuine, Actionable, Factual, and experience based. Powerful stuff.
youtu.be/7oc_PL4bLHo?...
youtu.be/7oc_PL4bLHo?...
Surviving Workplace Harassment - Part I
YouTube video by Milo Mackesy
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
If you are going thru any sort of workplace harassment, it is worth your time to look at Milo's 6 part series. It is zero $$ driven, Genuine, Actionable, Factual, and experience based. Powerful stuff.
youtu.be/7oc_PL4bLHo?...
youtu.be/7oc_PL4bLHo?...
Reposted by Kevin Callidus
October 7 2025 youtu.be/KJTFk-7NsdE?... via @YouTube
October 7 2025
YouTube video by Milo Mackesy
youtu.be
October 7, 2025 at 11:41 AM
October 7 2025 youtu.be/KJTFk-7NsdE?... via @YouTube
Reposted by Kevin Callidus
90 Second Thought for the Day (October 6 2025) youtu.be/PVB0wqSHWS8?... via @YouTube
90 Second Thought for the Day (October 6 2025)
YouTube video by Milo Mackesy
youtu.be
October 6, 2025 at 12:37 PM
90 Second Thought for the Day (October 6 2025) youtu.be/PVB0wqSHWS8?... via @YouTube
Ya Gotta Believe!
October 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Ya Gotta Believe!
Reposted by Kevin Callidus
Networking with People for the Rest of Us youtu.be/umMhfDvh1Gw?... via @YouTube
Networking with People for the Rest of Us
YouTube video by Milo Mackesy
youtu.be
October 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Networking with People for the Rest of Us youtu.be/umMhfDvh1Gw?... via @YouTube
Reposted by Kevin Callidus
Reposted by Kevin Callidus
A 90 Second Thought for the Day (Oct 2 2025 - Daily Routine) youtu.be/_UYkKyKQ0hY?... via @YouTube
A 90 Second Thought for the Day (Oct 2 2025 - Daily Routine)
YouTube video by Milo Mackesy
youtu.be
October 2, 2025 at 12:11 PM
A 90 Second Thought for the Day (Oct 2 2025 - Daily Routine) youtu.be/_UYkKyKQ0hY?... via @YouTube
Reposted by Kevin Callidus
Today's 90 Second Thought:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghh4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghh4...
90 Second Thought for the Day (Sept 30 2025)
YouTube video by Milo Mackesy
www.youtube.com
September 30, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Today's 90 Second Thought:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghh4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghh4...
Reposted by Kevin Callidus
90 Second Thought for the Day (Sept 29 2025)
YouTube video by Milo Mackesy
www.youtube.com
September 29, 2025 at 12:25 PM