>>So then they want experienced people, but still only offer them 22k a year...and wonder why they can’t find a decent employee.<<
You’re kidding right?
Where do you think you start in a company? It’s at the bottom and work your way up.
I think he was referring to experienced people who have already worked in the field for some time, perhaps won some awards or other industry acknowledgment, have some additional certifications beyond the recent graduates, have a following with customers and suppliers, and already know how to do most of the tasks they will be asked to do. These people are in a position to positively affect the bottom line and more than make back their salary within a few months, then start adding profit to the company. There is no reason for a company to "bust them to private" simply because they are a new hire -- it's an enormous waste of opportunity and resources.
That was why I said “experienced.”