Idiot.
Any idea what is cost to replace a good employee. I have been in mid-level management for years and this is always a problem. Someone needs a bit more, I can't give it, they quit, things don't get done, the company will lose money, it cost time and money to recruit, and the new employee's salary is often higher than the departed employee.
I had this one young lady who was underpaid and needed about 12% to get the proper salary level. Upper level management said "no way" the max is 6%. She quit and to get a replacement cost 16.5% above the old salary plus all the hassle. Bull Shit.