Wages have grown pretty consistently above inflation since around the year 2000. There was a period in the 80s where wages fell behind inflation, but that has

Wages have grown pretty consistently above inflation since around the year 2000. There was a period in the 80s where wages fell behind inflation, but that has long been made up for and then some. > Anecdotally, I don't think I know anyone who believes they're ahead of inflation. That's the human condition, though, isn't it? Always thinking it needs more.