It's not about whether the code you wrote is what runs to generate the money, it's about how unique and valuable your skills were. Could another programmer hav

It's not about whether the code you wrote is what runs to generate the money, it's about how unique and valuable your skills were. Could another programmer have done pretty much what you did? Or did you bring some unique insight/design/engineering wizardry to the table? If your answers are [yes, no] then it should be obvious why you get paid a salary. Only if your answers are [no, yes] is your complaint valid...and in that case you should start your own company.