And according to my conservative acquaintances, there are lots of new jobs because of "what Trump did about jobs". I don't see that myself. I've mentioned this before, but it fits here too --- we recently had 180 applicants for a clerical position. That doesn't tell me there are lots of jobs.

But I am noticing a lot of cut-backs on employee perks and benefits, and lots of lay-offs.

getting a bonus this year, but it is related to the very successful completion of a big moneymaking project.

While I may not like the byproducts of the tax policy, it has in fact resulted in higher earnings for my self and a number of friends and colleagues.

And the annual raises were smaller than usual as well for pretty much everyone I know.

My take home pay went up ~$75 every two weeks. Doesn't matter really as inflation is eating it up,

Some of the men got a little more. Nothing like 333 it would have to be to get the 4k he claimed we would be getting.

Trying hard and union is giving concessions. The morale has been getting worse and worse since January.