My raise this year was 5%. The layoffs are happening above my paygrade.
For now.
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At least you don’t work here.
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Sheesh, how many companies use the words block and square?
If the official inflation rate is 3% why should your raise be larger than that. Best raises come from being promoted. Govt system gives step raises for time in service. With more experience and taking on more responsibility, promotions should follow.
If you trying to get by doing the minimum, why should you be promoted.
In many jobs developing new skills and keeping up with technology is required. If you don’t do that, getting laid of is a blessing. You are probably in the wrong job.
I am using this position during the development of my first game.
I have given them customer user ui feedback worth millions of dollars.
Artists see things differently.
Its an enjoyable job. I like my coworkers. It does not tax me.
Paul its not my career. Im an artist.
I did not answer your question. The company is very successful. Raises are good. This is not the government. If I wanted a promotion I can get one.
In general, for three reasons:
- Past raises may have not kept up with inflation. For example, it is fair to assume most people did not get an 8% raise in 2022 - when the average inflation rate was 8%.
- Local cost of living may be increasing at a rate higher than the inflation rate.
- Due to increased competition/demand/retention.
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- The company is highly successful people get paid more.