My agency announced no merit increases this cycle, and it looks likely that nothing will come through for spring cycle either. How to keep motivated? Feeling very discouraged.

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What troubles me is no increases over the last two years is a huge wage decrease when you factor in inflation.

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If you find out, let me know. Same deal here, all it's motivated me to do so far is start polishing up my resume...

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It's tough out here these days. Layoffs, budget cuts etc...

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We never had merit increases which has always sucked..

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Yes same here, very discouraging.

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The job market isn’t great but good to stay open to opportunities if one’s contributions aren’t paying off - especially for several cycles running.

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