My midsize firm decided on a salary freeze for this year. It kept the incentive bonuses, but no raises. Is this unusual in the COVID-19 era? Or are other firms doing the same?

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Some people are getting fired and their salary reduced. So I’d say you’re in a way better position.

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Beats getting fired, furloughed, or having your salary slashed.

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My small firm did not give raises. Bonuses are open.

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Same

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Same situation - I feel like this is probably one of the best possible scenarios given the circumstances.

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Midsize, also froze salaries. Haven’t said anything about year-end bonuses yet.

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Raises a bit of concern for my situation: will be based on calendar year (just in time for Waves 2 and 3 to be pounding the world). 😷

This is generous considering how many people in the industry are workless with no recourse right now.

My salary got cut by 20%.

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