Hi, in pretty much everything I have seen about narcissism this is a classic trait - the need for excessive recognition.
One of the things I learned fast when I became a consultant is 'the client is paying you - they expect the job to be well done, and in their view, the payment is enough!'
And yes, we ar not born as narcissists - early influences appear to be key here. It is also seen as a very very difficult emotional state to treat.
