Well, there is indeed a huge shortage of software developers. I can assure you of this. ☺️

Oliver Jumpertz

If you want to say there's a shortage of experienced software developers who are willing to be paid minimum wage while working 80 hours a week, under a middle manager who doesn't know what "IT" means, you might be on to something. 🤣 In all seriousness though, before the pandemic, maybe one could have argued that there were regional shortages at times. (Of course, there will always be a shortage of developers with 10+ years experience in a tech that's only been out for 6 months, but i digress.)

With most of these roles being "remote until covid" now, that argument carries little to no weight. Between recruiters who seem to throw 99.999% of resumes into a black hole, managers who threaten to force people back to offices, despite the current health risks, and many companies treating employment like a game (i.e., i don't care if you have exactly the qualifications we're looking for, you still have to jump through these 5 flaming hoops while rubbing your tummy and chewing gum 😳), it's difficult to see how there's a real shortage. This is coming from someone that has current and relevant skills, is degreed, and has 25+ years experience across many industries, and several US states. But, i guess, to each his own. Or, perhaps more accurately, there is no spoon. Cheers!