Here’s what I’ve found works well in the long-term at a big company: Tell your manager that money is important to you. Tell them that it’s motivating and tell t

Here’s what I’ve found works well in the long-term at a big company: Tell your manager that money is important to you. Tell them that it’s motivating and tell them what you said above: that if your performance doesn’t meaningfully impact your compensation that it’s a bummer. I would tell my manager this before the formal compensation discussion so it can factor into the compensation planning that likely happens in the month(s) leading up to the discussion. This isn’t necessarily the fastest way to get a raise but it helps your manager know how to support you better, it keeps you both on the same side, and it builds a more trusting relationship. This is what I recommend if you see yourself working at this company for years to come.