I found out my salary is 30% lower than new hires with half my experience and when I asked for a raise my manager said the budget is tight while approving expensive tools we do not really need.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're finding out the company values you far less than they've led you to believe.
“Where Are You with Engineering — Electrical (Physical Systems)?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.