> It would have been trivial to post an offer to pay for have that PR implemented, interview a few candidates, pick one, offer a contract and have the PR delivered
What's trivial about posting an offer, interviewing candidates, picking one, and making a contract?
You're right, it's not trivial, I take that back. It requires some effort from the company that is interested in having the work done, but why put that effort when you can toss 5k in the ring and watch the best candidate self-select at the expense of everybody else who lost.
What's trivial about posting an offer, interviewing candidates, picking one, and making a contract?