Wifey Got A Raise
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (111868)
United States
September 26, 2020 10:09am CST
It is always nice when you work for a company that not only appreciates the hard work you do, and the contribution you make with a pat on the back and a thank you in person, but also with putting a little more money in your pocket.
And that is exactly what my wife's employer did. She got a 2% raise.
On the surface, 2% is not much, but it is certainly better than nothing, and any more money is always a plus.
I am happy for her, and our bank account will be happy too.
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19 responses
@moffittjc (127208)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Sep 20
I recently retire from my city job after 20 years of service. Prior to the Great Recession, we were lucky to get 3% raises. During the Great Recession we got no raises, but were just happy to still have jobs. After the Great Recession, our raises were always either 1.5% or 2% each year. I wouldn't complain about it except for the fact that it wasn't even keeping up with inflation, and on top of that our medical insurance costs were increasing 8-10% per year. So for about the last 10-12 years, my take-home pay was actually going down each year despite the meager raises. But again, not complaining, I was happy to get any increases I could.
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@moffittjc (127208)
• Gainesville, Florida
2 Oct 20
@porwest I’m going to do my best to live as long as I can to collect as much of my pension as I can!
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@porwest (111868)
• United States
2 Oct 20
Beating inflation is the key, and when other costs go up that sure can eat away at any gains you might make. But, when you weigh in on the fact that you had a city job, you get to enjoy many benefits most other people don't get. That pension alone might make up for any earlier losses.
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@porwest (111868)
• United States
2 Oct 20
@moffittjc I don't blame you. You can bet that would be aim as well.
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@jefferson126 (3663)
• Shenzhen, China
27 Sep 20
Wow,this was a awesome news this year.due to the epidemic,many companys suffered a lot,even some folks got unemployed.I heard a pay raise at first time,your wife was so lucky and happy,in fact,i received a pay cut this year,
hope the virus end as soon as possible.
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@porwest (111868)
• United States
11 Oct 20
@jefferson126 Luckily we do not rely on paychecks here. We get paychecks of course. But most of our money comes from other things.
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@jefferson126 (3663)
• Shenzhen, China
10 Oct 20
@porwest ,indeed,in addition,i believed money can free a person more,if a person own enough money,he can live a life that he wanted,don,t have to do reluctant job.A friend told me money can make a person freer, i believed it.
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@pumpkinjam (8873)
• United Kingdom
27 Sep 20
A raise is always good. I am due one soon, but it is in line with our minimum wage rather than because its deserved! 2% isn't a lot but it is a raise. I hope that little extra can go a long way to making your lives better.
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@LindaOHio (212600)
• United States
27 Sep 20
I can just see those $ signs in your eyes! lol Congratulations to your wife.
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@GardenGerty (167539)
• United States
26 Sep 20
I will go up a step on the pay scale and get a raise. Not sure how much yet. Part of my day I actually am working at a lower pay grade. More money of any kind is nice.
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@id_peace (16893)
• Singapore
6 Oct 20
Congrats, I do hope that the your financial goals will be happy too.
@RasmaSandra (93733)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Sep 20
Well congratulations to her. No raise is too small and the appreciation is great, After all with time it all adds up. I was always joyful when I got raises in my younger days,
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@freelancermariagrace (28874)
• Philippines
27 Sep 20
Congratulations to you and your wife, Jim!
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@porwest (111868)
• United States
5 Oct 20
One key to really enjoying ANY additional money we get, through whatever means, is finding ways to keep the principal and spend the proceeds. Over time this works out to quite a lot of additional income from income already made, and that's the point you reach when life really starts getting to be a whole lot more fun.
@allen0187 (58559)
• Philippines
26 Sep 20
Grats to you and your wife.
Certainly, any additional amount is most welcome.
