[SamAdams76]

I hear what you are saying but if you truly are "leaning back" on your job and not giving your all, then your compensation is not likely to improve to that of others - even if those others are "less qualified" in your opinion.

It works the same way for men too.

Hard work and/or company politics (usually a combo of the two) is what moves you up the corporate ladder. Having the attitude that "I'll pretend to work as long as they pretend to pay me" never gets a good result.

[kearnyirish2]

It isn’t a winning strategy but it is very therapeutic; I’ve received several promotions and performance bonuses over the years busting my hump, and if the company has money to give entertainment types/toys they can pay me for the bare minimum. At this point “moving up the corporate ladder” wouldn’t fit my semi-retired lifestyle; I just need to keep this up for another 20 years or so.

I’m no longer working my tail off so someone else can take credit and get money for it; my job security comes from being a capable worker.