[maxxxxx]

"Typically we call those folks high performers, and they aren't generally the ones having issues getting paid well :)"

I know plenty of high performers who suck at negotiating.

[phil21]

True, very good point I didn't consider. This is pretty common actually, as unfortunate as it is.

[maxxxxx]

And most companies are perfectly content underpaying high performers.

[mi100hael]

Why wouldn't they be? If Apple started selling iPhones for $20 against their best interests I sure wouldn't complain.