A thought I had earlier this week

Before I forget to share this: I had a thought earlier this week (like Thursday night I think). Seeing that the key to staying in the US is a work visa and work, and both are in high demand and short supply presently, it's a tough time for me. However, not all is lost. The baby boomer generation will begin to retire in the very near future, and experts have predicted that the industry will begin to feel it within the next 5 years.

For those who are not familiar with the situation: After World War II, returning soldiers became the parents of what we call the "baby boomer generation", a sharp rise in birth rates. The baby boomer themselves, however, did not reproduce at the same rate resulting in an overall aging population. The US social security system is based on the idea that the working generation contributes to the retirees in form of social security taxes. This system collapses once there are significantly more retirees than working people, which is what is going to happen very soon unless major changes to the system are made by legislators.

Now, how can I benefit from this? There are two ways: First of all, people will be retiring and consequently freeing up jobs. The economy will probably have recovered by the time that happens and employers will be eager to hire again, probably more so than in previous years seeing how many people will retire. Second, the US doesn't have enough young people to take the jobs that will be left vacant by retirees. I'm predicting that the work visa quota will be increased by a lot, enticing foreign professionals to immigrate to and work in the US. 

This might be my ticket back, if I so choose at that point in my life (and honestly, why wouldn't I?). I just have to find something meaningful to do in the meantime, preferably something that lets me keep in touch with friends all over the world.

Thoughts anyone?

Johnny