How long have you gone without a raise?

[bradlelf]

3 years has been the longest I have gone without a bump in pay; 2007-2010 were pretty rough. Market definitely has changed (for the better) based upon the movement of people between companies and the number of new jobs coming through the doors in recent months.

Think positive

Just to be clear here ... when you type b.u.m.p. it does that stupid emoticon; no idea how to turn it off.

 

[FLBuff PE]

Try typing in "Google" and see what happens.

 

[knight1fox3]

^^^ You beat me to it...LOL

 

[bradlelf]

Try typing in "Google Sucks" and see what happens.

Google Sucks

 

[bradlelf]

HAHA

 

[FLBuff PE]

Thought you'd get a kick out of that!

 

[FF8256]

I was at four years until december when they gave me a 5% for passing in april.

 

[Master slacker]

If i didn't get a raise for two straight years, my resume would be getting some mileage.

 

[Ble_PE]

After not getting a raise in '09 & '10, I've now received a raise in each of the past 2 years. Last year I also was "promoted" so my raise was higher than the standard merit raise. I was surprised to find out today that I was receiving a 4.5% raise this year. I was expecting no more than 3%.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

If i didn't get a raise for two straight years, my resume would be getting some mileage.

The thing is, i want to stay in the area and it isn't exactly a hotbed for mechies.

 

[envirotex]

^^^Yep. I have to take a pay cut to live in my town.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

My commute went from ~30 minutes each way to 1hr each way to get the job I have now (and subsequent pay bump).

 

[sac_engineer]

Google Sucks sucks

Google Sucks

bump

 

[sac_engineer]

^ too funny

 

[sac_engineer]

Seriously though, it's been 2 years since getting a raise, but my company gives us bonuses and gives us a great retirement contribution every year for all staff. I think i'll probably get a 2-3% increase this year, but the total package is way more than what my engineer friends get unless they're in middle/upper management.

 

[Road Guy]

well I am now more depressed than when I started this thread...

This is everyone where I work not just me, but its time to start looking... the 6 mile commute has been one thing that kept me from looking.........

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

^^^ If you're looking to relocate to Denver, I know there are a couple positions open with the group I work for...

 

[Master slacker]

Got about what I was expecting for a raise (pessimistic) - 2.8%. <grumble grumble>

 

[Ble_PE]

Is that negative 2.8%?

 

[Road Guy]

I would love Colorado, my wife can't take the 40 degree winters here in Georgia though...

There seem to be lots more civil related openings in Texas, San fransisco, and north east, or at least that's what it's showing on the typical sites...