Businesses change scope, and requirements slip. This doesn't mean they don't value you or your work, it just means that human's are terrible at planning and sof

Businesses change scope, and requirements slip. This doesn't mean they don't value you or your work, it just means that human's are terrible at planning and software planning is worse than playing the lotto sometimes. You don't owe your current employer anything, and if you leave the due-date for the software may be pushed back.... but its not as if the business will fail without you. Too often we over-estimate our own worth. You're replaceable. With enough time and effort and yes cash, anyone can be replaced. This idea doesn't need to be dehumanizing. It rather can be empowering in that it let's you get over the dubious loyalty people have to employers.