"I need a 5% raise because inflation is 5%" and then stare at them and don't say anything until you hear what you want to hear. If they give you 3% or somethin

"I need a 5% raise because inflation is 5%" and then stare at them and don't say anything until you hear what you want to hear. If they give you 3% or something, say "so I'm getting a 2% pay cut" and tell your boss every couple days you're not happy with taking a pay cut. They'll figure it out