Being Appreciated.

I've now been in the workforce for a year.

I've been taking on more responsibility.

Official as of mid-June, I'm making a significant amount more than I was hired at.

Still less than my loans, but a nice raise and -- technically -- a promotion.

I'm going to be doing the exact same job, but my title is going from "Analyst" to "Senior Analyst."

My salary is increasing by a little bit more than 5% over the company-wide 3% we had earlier this year.

Its a little more than 5% as, instead of increasing by a percentage, the raise goes to a round number that is close to the percentage.

It is good to be appreciated for my successes.

Next week: I'm delivering a 5-day, 40-hour behemoth of a course that we just rewrote.