Probably not going to work for 25 year old junior developers at the more senior levels you need to be aware of the political side.

But its is a problem your not going to attract many B+ candidates if your so far behind industry.

About 3 years ago one uk org (I wont say which one) tried pitching people on linked in I got the pitch and so did a mate who's ex military he laughed and said "not on those poverty wages"