I have a 5 figure salary and I notice it hard. Everything went up like crazy and the amount of work went down. Usually after summer vacation it picks up as it's

I have a 5 figure salary and I notice it hard. Everything went up like crazy and the amount of work went down. Usually after summer vacation it picks up as it's been doing for the last 15+ years, so I'm hoping it does that again this year - but I definitely notice it.