I don’t ever recall asking for a raise except once where there was an agreement to raise me to market in 6 months if things worked out (or I would go). You can

I don’t ever recall asking for a raise except once where there was an agreement to raise me to market in 6 months if things worked out (or I would go). You can bust your hump for a 3% bump or just go work for someone who does value you and get some multiple of that. I called it “giving myself a raise”. As the sales guys like to say: “Your W2 is your review.” I suppose if you wanted to be proactive, let your manger know that no raise or a very small one is sending the message that you have no future with the company. It’s not a threat, it’s just business.