Corporations exist to make money for their shareholders and the executive suite. Staff salaries are an expense, i.e. reduces the net profit available for the a

Corporations exist to make money for their shareholders and the executive suite. Staff salaries are an expense, i.e. reduces the net profit available for the above. I empathize with you in feeling cheated. As so many other commenters suggest, changing jobs for more pay is the only practical and reliable option.