I’ve only received a 2% raise in the 2.5 years I’ve worked at my agency and now raises are being pushed back for this year again. Is this normal for a chicago agency?

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You almost always have to jump to a new job to get a decent promotion in this industry

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Raise??? hell try being a vendor to add agencies we make 30% less than we did in 2007

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…I’m just happy I’m still employed at this point

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I never even expect 2% tbh so when it happens I just say “thank you plz don’t lay of me “

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My average time between raises is over four years.

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what was your starting if i can ask? and agency if we’re really feeling transparent

Without a promotion, 3-5% is the standard if you’re doing a good job. It’s a little low but not out of the ordinary

Unfortunately yeah. Most agencies don’t do yearly raises, and when they do give raises they are at max 5%. My biggest advice is to push and ask your manager, be prepared with lists of what you’ve accomplished.

At your level I suggest jumping around to get salary bumps - I jumped every 2 years-ish and would get at least a $20k salary bump every time.

Normal for all agencies. Not just Chicago and not just big shops.

Yeah expecting a raise every year in this industry is going to get you nowhere sadly.

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