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One of the most challenging aspects of running a tech startup is hiring developers. Though the current economic crunch may make things a little easier, there is undoubtedly a long-term mismatch between demand and supply for coding talent, resulting in inflated salaries and bonuses.
The California Bay Area is the center of this phenomenon, but similar conditions exist here in Seoul too: Among startup employees, developers are by far the best paid and hardest to hire, as well as the quickest to jump ship.
One of the most challenging aspects of running a tech startup is hiring developers. Though the current economic crunch may make things a little easier, there is undoubtedly a long-term mismatch between demand and supply for coding talent, resulting in inflated salaries and bonuses.
The California Bay Area is the center of this phenomenon, but similar conditions exist here in Seoul too: Among startup employees, developers are by far the best paid and hardest to hire, as well as the quickest to jump ship.
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