Let's say you go 2 years without a raise and year 3 is different, you finally get a raise.. It certainly will not make up for the other 2 years you didn't get a

Let's say you go 2 years without a raise and year 3 is different, you finally get a raise.. It certainly will not make up for the other 2 years you didn't get a raise, it will 5%-7% max which doesn't even cover inflation. If you enjoy the work and the numbers for you that may be worth it, but if not I would look to move on.