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just had my employee review. glowing. perfect score. no notes

i got the highest possible “merit increase” of 3.5%, same as last year.

the rate of inflation in 2021 was 7%, and this year so far it’s 8.3%. it will be higher by the end of the year.

in order for me to break even - not have more money, just break even! - with the purchasing power of my wages back in 2021, i would need to be making $4,400 more than i’m making now. i have effectively been given a wage cut of $4400 over the course of two years in spite of them admitting i’m one of their best employees.

failing to tie annual salary increases to the rate of inflation is wage theft dressed up as benevolence.

#i'm pissed #i know people who have it worse but capitalism shouldn't be a fucking competition to see who gets screwed hardest #i've gone on this rant before but human beings are the only asset a corporation has that appreciates in value #software? machines? the building you work in? all depreciate in value as soon as you buy them #you need to pay subscription fees for the software and extended service warranties nowadays #even though your machine and software are worth less and less each year #meanwhile your workers are becoming more skilled and knowledgeable about their job #and about the inner workings of your company so they can work around problems and adapt #humans are the only thing a corporation has that's an actual investment #fucking act like it #i'm worth more than i was 2 years ago and yet i get a $4400 pay cut???#make it make sense #give me one good reason why i shouldn't turn on my heel and let you fuckers swing

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