"Charlie Self" wrote in message
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As an example, years ago, my wife worked for a small store (four or
five employees, total); no benefits, which was expected; no raise for
either four or five years (which is why she quit). Her work was way
above satisfactory, but I was making good money, so her boss simply
didn't think she needed the money.

Its sad to say, but pay for seniority is a dying concept in this country.
Pay for performance with meager cost of living adjustments seems to be the
norm now days.