If they give a base pay increase, then they can't take it from you next year! This is how FAANG companies work, give you a lot of incentives in the form of one

If they give a base pay increase, then they can't take it from you next year! This is how FAANG companies work, give you a lot of incentives in the form of one time bonus, so if they don't like you they will take most of your future compensation in the next year. They also keep you working as a dog to keep your total compensation from falling.