At this point, IT managers say, the return on investment is rapidly diminishing: Even a sizable bonus can't compete with the permanent pay raise a year-2000 worker can get by jumping ship at this late hour.

CNN: Managers turn away from retention bonuses for Y2K

Under current temporary worker programs, personnel can't move from employer to employer and have no path to permanent U.S. residence and citizenship.

WSJ: Business, labor close on deal for immigration bill

Under current temporary worker programs, workers can't move from employer to employer and have no path to permanent U.S. residence and citizenship.

NPR: Business, Labor Close On Deal For Immigration Bill