I fail to see what you are trying to say in your last paragraph. Would you rather have the money spent on poshing up the offices only to leave the public areas in a sad state. They do have a product to sell remember. And by the way it should be stated that a new ops center is curently under construction which will be a nicer work enviroment for the people in the office.
Now for a possitive spin on things. While some things have been changed for the worst, I still think it is one of the best companies out there. If and when things are eroded to a point where I can't take it anymore I will leave as soon as I find something else that is better. Simple, is it not?
My family and I like it here and we will try to stay positive or i fear life will deteriorate to something very sad.
For someone considering working here count on 6 years to command and be happy if it is less. Not happy with that then by all means try somewhere else. Simple, is it not?
As for the raise this year it equals $818 US for me and it will be worth more every year from now on. By the way $818 a month at 9% interest over 15 years is $300,000.
Crazy