Woman upset over ‘double-digit’ increment; netizens say, ‘We got 1% - what should we feel?’

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An Amazon employee posted on workplace forum Blind expressing disappointment over a 10% salary increase despite working extensively and supporting two sons and her mother. She stated living expenses, particularly daycare costs, have risen faster than her raise. Other tech workers responded, revealing industry-wide salary growth slowdowns. Some received no raises or minimal increases of 1-3% annually. Responses ranged from sympathetic to critical, with users noting broader economic pressures affecting compensation.

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