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So on the one hand we have this general sense that "there aren't enough talented people to hire" but on the other hand we have this idea that "it's easier to hi

• _lex 11y ago
  When companies complain of shortages, they generally mean "shortage at the price I would like to pay". The talent is there, they just need to be willing to pay the _true_ market clearing price, and to advertise as such. Having trouble hiring an iOS lead? Advertise the job with a $200k salary, and you'll see many more applicants. Granted, there's going to be related costs of sifting through many unqualified applicants; but that's part of the cost of doing business. Finally, I explained above why businesses don't want to train employees. It really is that simple. Th e math is basic and as inescapable as gravity. (note that planes do fly, aka, you can defy it by devising a clever contraption).
  • neogodless 11y ago
    I guess what I really wanted to communicate is this: If 100% of the companies decide it is not worth it to train employees because it's easier to hire already trained employees... there would be no trained employees to hire. So it's like a market force - as long as some companies are paying to train employees, other companies can take advantage and hire externally. But not all companies can do that.