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> I'm really quite sure they're offering market value for the kind of talent they're looking for. So, what's the problem? The OP seems to suggest that offering

• Periodic 15y ago
  If you were a smart and talented computer programmer and you saw a headline on HN, "Disqus doubles salaries, and still looking to hire", you might be more inclined to check them out than if they were just offering market rates. A weird thing about programmers is that they aren't used up when they are bought. They aren't consumed. There is just a minimum benefit that needs to be perceived before it becomes worthwhile to switch from that well-paying and comfortable job. If you're having a shortage, double your salary/benefits. It should get you a lot more interest from talented people who might otherwise be off the market to you.
  • hkarthik 15y ago
    Paying above market salaries is also a slippery slope. If your salaries are too high, you can send the wrong message about the quality of the work environment. I live in Dallas and over here the shops that pay a lot tend to overwork you, they have mostly uninteresting problems, and they use outdated technical environments. For them, the high salary just helps them slap on the golden handcuffs.