Man if I hadn’t talked with this dude from work last year and found out he made $2 an hour more than me with the same years experience and education (healthcare field) AND started at the company after me, I probably never woulda pushed for a raise beyond the normal annual raise. Low and behold the company is kinda a sinking ship (not completely) and now I got a $2.50/hr raise as my boss finally acknowledged the BS and is trying to hold onto the employees that are left lol.