> Companies are not interested in the candidate, but in the amount of money a candidate can generate for them. > And in a business you optimize for profit. Th

> Companies are not interested in the candidate, but in the amount of money a candidate can generate for them. > And in a business you optimize for profit. This is why it's in the employer's best interest to say that you're family, or that loyalty is a virtue. It makes it easier to low-ball your salary and keep it from rising too much.