> In my experience (sample size greater than one), they receive some kudos, but remain underpaid, never promoted, and are given more work under tight deadlines.

> In my experience (sample size greater than one), they receive some kudos, but remain underpaid, never promoted, and are given more work under tight deadlines. At least until some of them are laid off along with lower performers. 100% agree, I've seen plenty of the best of the best get treated like trash and laid off at first sight of trouble on the horizon