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Isn't the whole point of hiring a junior dev that they will learn and become senior devs eventually?



Your mindset is sadly a decade put of touch. Companies long since shifted to churn mentality. They not only slashed retention perks, they actively expect people to move around every few years. So they don't bother stopping them or counter offering unless they are a truly exceptional person.




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