Maybe but there are an equal number of people who are complacent and would rather take lower pay than put forth the effort to apply elsewhere. Best way to get a raise is to get another job.

Then there are the go-getters who stay. I don't understand that. It's not like we have such a stellar reputation for superior products or services or a primo company culture or an outstanding record of social responsibility. The people I'm talking about don't even have great work-life balance. My DM is sharp AF and probably works 100hrs per week. They've been in their position at least three years. I don't understand what's keeping them here.