"I get really tired of companies saying "Talent Shortage" when they really mean "I don't want to pay that much."" I wanted to agree with you but then, by your

"I get really tired of companies saying "Talent Shortage" when they really mean "I don't want to pay that much."" I wanted to agree with you but then, by your definition, there would never be any shortages. Because with a high enough offer one would always be able to purchase anything, in spite of "shortages".