You need to examine your expectations. Many junior people think they are entitled to raises and promotions, irrespective of market conditions. Making resources

You need to examine your expectations. Many junior people think they are entitled to raises and promotions, irrespective of market conditions. Making resources and guides sounds like a good thing to do, but unless it is a clear win for the company (read: moves the needle on sales, or is clearly making a difference in the productivity of people who bring in money, like sales), why would one be promoted or given raises in a poor market?