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Pay & promotion
What does it mean when your boss says "Nobody's getting a raise this year, it's not just you"?
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Real meaning
You're not being singled out, just frozen along with everyone else.
Subtext
Possibly true. But "nobody got one" doesn't mean everyone contributed the same.
BS index — Half spin
38%
Suggested reply
Thanks for being straight with me. If pay is frozen, can my results be reflected another way, like title, bonus, training budget, or flexibility?
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