Keeping programmers in cubicles or in open office space prevents them from drawing parallels between themselves an other sorts of professionals that command sim

Keeping programmers in cubicles or in open office space prevents them from drawing parallels between themselves an other sorts of professionals that command similar or greater salaries. As long as corporate programmers think of themselves as socially below doctors, lawyers, professors (who tend to get paid less!), accountants, etc, then management can continue to treat them poorly ("Everyone should be working late into the evening this month, but don't worry, free pizza!" ...I doubt those sort of tricks would work well in other professions.)