I mean it just varies from person to person and region to region. It doesn't change the fact that someone offering a wage well below market will never find anyone who's suitable as a mid level engineer, no matter the market. On the flip side, someone (like the author) who's waiting for a high paying executive position may struggle to find a position, even if it were a particularly strong job market.

I'd also argue you shouldn't jump on the first job you see. I was once offered 60k for a job in Austin, and if I had moved there to take such low pay it could have ruined my career. You should be thoughtful and reasonable about the roles you take