We all took title bumps and the company gave us all a +20% raise. At acquisition we each asked for +20% raise & some stock. Retention varied from 12 - 24 months

We all took title bumps and the company gave us all a +20% raise. At acquisition we each asked for +20% raise & some stock. Retention varied from 12 - 24 months for vesting period. So, back then (2000) I went from 64k to 76 to 92 in a few months. But then everyone went out of business ;)