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by hueving 3854 days ago
So it's simple, you won't be able to hire any developers from silicon Valley. However, with such a shortage of competent developers, companies basically can't afford to ignore more expensive markets.

Just like with the car analogy, if you need to put together a fleet of vehicles immediately, you will have to buy anything that is available, including the one with the bigger engine.

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"shortage of developers"

That's self-induced due to your treatment of the market. Suppose you'll pay SV devs 170k.

Do you have any idea how easy it would be to replace those spots by offering 160k (regardless of location)? And you'll save money.

Most devs, FYI, do not live in SV area. The market for remote work is huge.