different employees when they find out they aren't getting raises

I want to start by personally thanking every single one of you. Because of your hard work, we have had the most profitable year in company history. I already know where this meeting is going. Record profits. Everybody get ready. This is going to be the part where they tell us that it's still not enough. Wait, record profits? That's amazing. So, does that mean like bonuses or raises? Now, while we're very proud of these results, we're also committed to making smart financial decisions that are going to position us for long-term success. Okay, let me go ahead and cancel my meetings for the rest of the day because I know I'm going to be the one that has to handle the fallout from all of this, for the foreseeable future. Oh, there it is. Anytime they talk about long-term success, they ain't talking about the employees. Oh. Maybe the raises are just coming later in the meeting. So instead of salary increases this year, we're going to invest that back into the business to drive future growth. I promise, I literally don't get to vote on this stuff. Thanks for making us more money. We don't care whether or not you can make it into me. So wait, if the company's making more money than ever, why are we not getting raises? We know compensation is important, but our hope that you find value in our incredible growth opportunities and culture. You know, it would be nice if they would give us a little heads up before they make big announcements like this, because I'm the one that has to deal with it. I can't pay my mortgage with growth opportunities and culture. So wait, what's the incentive to have another record-breaking year? We know compensation is important, but our hope that you find value in our incredible growth opportunities and culture. I promise, I literally don't get to vote on this stuff. AKA, thanks for making us more money. We don't care whether or not you can make it into me. So wait, if the company's making more money than ever, why are we not getting raises? We know compensation is important, but our hope that you find value in our incredible growth opportunities and culture. You know, it would be nice if they would give us a little heads up before they make big announcements like this, because I'm the one that has to deal with it. I can't pay my mortgage with growth opportunities and culture. So wait, what's the incentive to have another record-breaking year?