It's not perceived cost, it's HR job security. Same attitude for any type of employee towards any external consultant. They think: that's my job, I can do it c

It's not perceived cost, it's HR job security. Same attitude for any type of employee towards any external consultant. They think: that's my job, I can do it cheaper, otherwise I'll just leave and hire myself back as a consultant and double my salary - but never have the skills or the guts to actually do it.