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		nathancahill on Dec 10, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Inflation rises to 6.8% year over year Remember, if you're not getting a 5% raise, you're getting a pay cut. Applies to every year, but this year in particular.

emerged on Dec 10, 2021 [–]

My response to not getting a raise has been to reduce my hours proportionally. Working backwards to maintain the same effective hourly rate. I make enough money already, so it ends up just giving me more free time.

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