Correct, the title was for future bargaining power (which led to a raise shortly thereafter), and the full remote deal was a major raise in itself. The company

Correct, the title was for future bargaining power (which led to a raise shortly thereafter), and the full remote deal was a major raise in itself. The company wasn't small, just poorly managed, and it appeared the CEO was the only person who would actually make a decision and sign the paper. It sat in various committees with no progress prior, so had to go over their heads. Another important aspect was I was on a project that was important to the CEO personally. The point is it's all about leverage. Don't work hard and then expect them to just reward you automatically. It doesn't work like that. Work hard in a way that creates leverage, and then use that to force their hand or to job hop.