The standard 3% to 5% annual raise has lost its advantage, a recent analysis suggests.
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The standard 3% to 5% annual raise has lost its advantage, a recent analysis suggests.
Published May 21, 2026
Bay Area Rapid Transit passengers board a train at the Powell Street station May 12, 2008 in San Francisco, Calif. Some workers are treating overemployment — having more than one full-time job — as a form of unemployment insurance, a report by Enhancv found.
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