I wonder if some people here might share their current experiences with either employment, mainly about getting raises.

My husband has been employed with his employer for 6 years now, and had quickly worked his way up in responsibility to being his areas supervisor. He oversees two people, but all of the incoming freight (receiving) in a wholesale warehouse. The business owner looks to him to be sure all manner of very important stuff is received and taken directly to him, including his personal wine deliveries.

The business involves fabric, mainly quilting fabrics and other supplies, which has not suffered a whole lot during this financial crisis, just a little in the very beginning. Now business is doing a nice steady pace.

Last year there were no raises, and the owner promised no one would be laid off, just no raises (he employs a little over 50 in the warehouse, but more in the offices). These people work hard overall, minus a few flaky people.

Today they started the review process for everyone. They were told they were all getting 2 & 1/2 percent of their pay as a raise.......The average worker is making about $11.00 hourly, this amounts to about 27 cent raise.

My husband was due a decent raise for his increased responsibilities and stress, he was offered 50 cents more an hour, he is now making $14.00 an hour.

So tell me, is this a common problem right now, even in businesses that are doing ok? I wondered if the employers are maybe taking advantage of the job market and simply saving some money knowing people have few options, so how would they fight it by leaving?....

Personally I am really insulted for him and for us, his family who does not really have any time with him (gone by 530 am for commute, home by 530 pm, eat and he is out for the night). My feeling is that when the job market gets better, he needs to look elsewhere.

Is it this frustrating everywhere right now? Even secure, prosperous businesses doing this to their employees?