My boss intentionally screwed me out of an $8,000 raise. I gave myself the raise by working less. I'm a musician, so I wrote lyrics on the clock. I ended up writing a 6 song EP with an anti-work theme.
To hear some Monday morning anthems, please check out my “LoveStroke” music.
https://www.lovestrokemusic.com/
TLDR: I gave myself the raise.
P.s. If my old boss is reading this, get bent!