[neltnerb]

The "when it rains, it pours" phenomena I think most of us (anectodtally obviously) think we've seen is especially amusing in this context.

They're really shooting themselves in the foot by only hiring people everyone wants already instead of finding people who they can train for two weeks and bring up to speed.

[pavel_lishin]

I don't think they can tell the difference.

[eastbound]

Can I hire you and fire you in two weeks if you’re not a senior React+Java dev? Because most candidates who say that, ask for the senior price, while not being trained in the tech we’re asking.

There’s a lot of value in getting someone who has already done some React. Or some Typescript. Or some Java. There’s a triple-your-salary kind of value, and everyone asks for the tripled salary.

[neltnerb]

Senior people that need years of training in a specific tool are the exception that proves the rule.

A ton of people basically know enough to do a new role with a few weeks or months of mentorship. Remember orgs are a pyramid, for every senior person there are many many people who aren't, or who have entirely support roles like answering phones. People underestimate how many mid-level skills are easily transferable.

[em-bee]

exactly this. the problem is that you and i know that but the people making hiring decisions apparently don't. i always explain in my applications that learning that new to me tool or language should not be a big issue because i have enough experience with other similar tools or languages, but so far no luck.