> The most laughable thing is when HR benchmark salaries and offer the average, but still expect above-average quality to walk in the door. They don't expect i

> The most laughable thing is when HR benchmark salaries and offer the average, but still expect above-average quality to walk in the door. They don't expect it. They put up an offer and from the pool of candidates they pick the ones they prefer. Everyone wants to maximize the return they get from their offering. The same goes for job seekers, who seek the cushiest job they can get.