I don't wonder at all. They're thinking "I can get someone else at this price, and what matters to me is the price" edit: Also, many bosses are offended that

I don't wonder at all. They're thinking "I can get someone else at this price, and what matters to me is the price" edit: Also, many bosses are offended that you would ask for a raise, or have the idea that you need to be dominated or you are no good any more. Also, it's cheaper to listen to people talk about how good they are, or just look at the number of hours they work, than to try to pay attention and assess for yourself how good they are. Also, when people promise you the moon they are under pressure to deliver it and can be cut down when they don't get it for you. And if they say they are good, they can be shamed. A scapegoat and yes-man often has more value than someone who is really producing, because of the beholder's value system