I'd suggest that it's more than just the companies. The rest of society doesn't appreciate those involved in technology (lawyer rule). The gov't's approach has been downhill since Nixon started cutting back on technological research support at the University level. I wouldn't recommend a career in tech these days.
"I wouldn't recommend a career in tech these days."
After 20+ years in the biz, I wouldn't, either. I am about to leave the industry because it is all down hill from here; pay, respect, necessity, etc. I am at the top of the game right now and have skills second to none, but less and less are those skills needed by the lousy designs accepted by the industry and its users.