My 2 cents regarding no pay raise and keeping telework
I'm seeing a lot of people that say"I'll take no raise, if can keep telework." The thought of forgoing another raise to stay at home gives me anxiety. The US government strives for a 2% inflation rate. Using that 2% as a minimum should be our starting point.
I don't understand how some people are willing to give up a pay raise. It's crazy expensive out here in CA. I go to Walmart and 3 little grocery bags are $100. My auto insurance climbs every year even though I have no accidents, my mortgage taxes or insurance increase, when I used to rent apartments they increased right when the lease was up, gas increases, concert tickets are now $150 or more. How can people casually say, they'll take no raise. How long are they willing to go with no raise?
Using 2% as the baseline for rent, we should be pushing for a minimum 4% increase per year over the next 3 years (12% total). This economy is crazy and prices just keep climbing.