Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
I. If you could be upset at that number - think how much the rest of the world ought to be upset with what USED to be considered a 3% yearly raise (after taxes that is)

Mod,
Funny you should mention yearly raises for inflation. Did you know that this raise (as big as it is) still lags inflation since the last raise. Yes, that extreme.
Seen in that light, you can sure ask for more.