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In my experience there is a huge gap between those that are smart and enthusiastic and those that are just average. I consider myself part of the former group and I can't blame coworkers for just doing their job and go home. But it means the gap just widens.
This has been my experience as well, since I started in community college in the early 2000s.
There is an unfortunately large difference in tech between a person who has an innate interest and someone who is checking the boxes to get and keep a job.
Both would get the job done wouldn't they?
But one you can underpay and abuse because they are excited. The other has a lot better idea of what they'll accept and will leave when it's not worth it anymore.