“Thank you”. He was taken back, explained that I used to do 40% more work and asked why I do less (but still do more than required.)
Me: I do all my work, plus some. No one complains about me, I get along with everyone. Last year I got a 2% raise, which is a pay cut. If I did 40% more last year would I have gotten a larger raise? Would I get more telecommuting? Would I get anything at all?
Boss: No, but that's not the…
Me: That's the entire point. I'm here to make money. If you have nothing to offer we have nothing to talk about.
End of conversation.
Don't play games. Note, I'm in a union so I don't have to be nice.