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 well, if they can find people for less money, that's what the position is worth.

price only exists when an exchange happens. it seems that for many people just the feeling of working for some company is a non financial part of the salary.

if it works for them and not for you, it is fine, you chose not to take the deal. 
 It also means they aren’t attracting the best talent and I think that’s self-evident. 
 yes, but that's their choice. often you can build things with developing talent. when I started with my company, I often hired students and invested time rather than money. they grew their capabilities and put in more effort, I could start without outside investment. 
 I was willing to take a pay cut to work in a bitcoin company, but not so much I can’t feed myself and my family. I never got a number but I was told it would be a significant cut from what I’m making today. 
 one man's paycut is another man's hot career opportunity  
 Simping for Swan not my jam. ✌️ 
 not a great jam 
 I'm not, I'm not a customer and I'm indifferent to KYC exchanges. It's like a vegan restaurant for me. I understand that they exist, but they offer nothing usable to me. I'm slightly annoyed by every podcaster pushing them for referral fees. 

On the other hand, understanding the reality of job market is important. It has depth, sorting through top offers is not how to get an accurate picture of it.