You're talking about The Pardo Axiom: "There's no shortage of smart, hardworking engineers. There's a shortage of smart, hardworking engineers willing to work

You're talking about The Pardo Axiom: "There's no shortage of smart, hardworking engineers. There's a shortage of smart, hardworking engineers willing to work for very little money." ~ David "Pardo" Keppel If you're having trouble hiring, it's probably because you're not paying enough. It turns out that talented people are worth paying a lot for.