I was going through my benefits summary today and I read something curious. Despite the depressed economic situation with my company, I noticed that insurance has become more expensive but my take home has gone up. I got a raise! Earlier this year I didn’t bother to submit any paperwork for a re-evalutation of my pay scale since it hasn’t changed in the three years prior to my gigantic promotion. So thank you corporate America, you’ve encouraged me to be a better worker by 1.13% ! (Actual rate of productivity increase does not reflect the increase in wages)