[johnny22]

They are suggesting the shortage exists because nobody is getting paid well enough to continue onwards or join in. These folks are also necessary to raise the next generation of animators.

[JBits]

It's not just that, it's also that training opportunities have become rare.

[dgfitz]

Expecting to hire employees that are 100% trained to do the specific vacancy on day 1 is why the market is shit right now.