> Why don't companies just hire people after a quick discussion at 50% salary for the maximum of four months and see how they do. Because best developers alrea

> Why don't companies just hire people after a quick discussion at 50% salary for the maximum of four months and see how they do. Because best developers already have jobs and aren't knocking on your door desperate to take a risk like this. That's the problem with the "probation period" ideas, in addition to creating churn and other unpleasant hygenic effects, why would somebody with a great job willing subject themselves to limbo? It will likely end up being a filter for people who have no other options available to them.