Your boss has never managed more than one developer: You. Your boss doesn't really listen to you describing how you should be managed, so instead he compares yo

Your boss has never managed more than one developer: You. Your boss doesn't really listen to you describing how you should be managed, so instead he compares you to other people he has managed, i.e. the sales guy and the designer guy. Until your boss has personally experienced managing several developers, he doesn't have enough datapoints to know where you fall on the spectrum. The only way he can get that experience is by you quitting so he has to hire a replacement. Arguing with him, pleading with him, explaining what you do, etc, won't give him the experience. It also sounds like this is your first job, so do both yourself and your boss a favor: Quit. You will get more experience of different workplaces so that you can accurately tell if they're good or bad workplaces. There's a reason most of the comments here (from more experienced developers) tell you to quit, and tell you that your workplace sucks. Your boss will get more experience managing developers and a better appreciation for the value you bring.