Crissy Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 We're the self-employed family. Our only raise comes if dh is able to raise his prices. Our situation is similar. We have raised our fees a few times times in the past seven years, but only to cover the increase in the cost of our materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollie010 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 And yes, since so many teachers have been laid off and class sizes increased, hubby is working longer and harder, but we just keep our heads down and pray the ax doesn't land at our door. Our situation exactly. He is teaching in a unique, federal/state program in a public school. The federal mandate is that his class size must be less than 12 students or the program cannot be certified and continue to receive state or federal funding. This semester he had 38 students placed in his classes by the school administration. So he has to teach 38 students to keep the principal happy, but his funding can be removed at any minute. UGGG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonya in sc Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 My dh is also self-employed. We have no paid vacation, no raises, and, when things are tough, no salary. We have to pay for our own health insurance, so we don't have any. A 1% pay raise and someone paying ANY part of my health care costs and taxes? I would jump for joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in WI Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I did want to thank everybody for their wonderful advice. We talked about it for a long while last night, and I even read him the responses from this thread. I could see him physically relax when the thought that it wasn't *him* but the *economy* was mentioned over and over. I really felt happy peace :), and was so thankful that he stopped beating himself up over it. This morning we are both happy and thankful for his job with a company that tries to be wise (they do not have any debt). Now I am going to try and stay focused on positive things I can do (bigger garden, less trivial curriculum buying) to help us stay balanced. Thank you again~ That-ta girl! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Thankful. My hubby got the call last night, no raises, no pay increases, no bonuses but we all still have jobs. And we are thankful. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 This has been our experience over the last several years. I think it's normal in this economy. Especially when companies don't know what's going to happen w/their taxes or health care costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 That-ta girl! :) Oh, I LOVE this!! Go Aretha!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Honestly, in this economy I'd be thankful for hubby's job and that he received a raise instead of a cut in pay or benefits. Many have experienced both situations or job loss this year. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Dh got the small COL raise, but the big one that everyone in the agency was looking forward to did not happen. When I first heard about it I was shocked - more government waste and all that. So in a way I'm glad they didn't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 A 1% raise would make me happy. Dh hasn't had a raise in two years. I am very grateful he still has a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Husband didn't get a raise this year. I'm happy he still has a job. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Hubby just got word today that the annual raise he is going to receive, er, uh, isn't really a raise at all...1%. It doesn't even cover the cost of their increased health care costs. So, I am battling with how to feel about it. How would you feel/act? My husband hasn't had a raise in five years, and healthcare has increased over 100% during that time. I'm just glad he has a job. Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Happy that it was a raise and not a pink slip. Or a reduction in wages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarleneW Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Honestly? I would be happy it was a raise, not a cut and be thankful he had a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 DH got NO cost of living raise or any raise this year. His bonus was also CUT, so that is about a 15% or more paycut over all. We can get by on his salary and I am thankful he has a job. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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