US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war

Re:US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Ira... by kccqzy on Tuesday May 12, 2026 @06:11PM (#48115285)

All of my employers, current and past, have or had only merit increases. COL increases are unheard of.

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Re:US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Ira... by wing-_-nuts on Wednesday May 13, 2026 @10:47AM (#48122662)

How big are your merit raises, typically?

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Re:US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Ira... by kccqzy on Wednesday May 13, 2026 @11:13AM (#48123011)

Typically around 7%.

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