Every review I’ve read mentions the low pay. The “Great place to work” survey results highlight associates’ dissatisfaction with low pay year after year. Yet nothing has been done to address this. A 2-3% raise in these times of 7-8% inflation isn’t enough. I see talented associates leaving for better pay. Regularly. Associates are taking on 2nd jobs to make ends meet and pay for child care. Annual pay increases aren’t indicative of performance. For example, if an associate has a mediocre performance review or a stellar performance review, the merit increase is exactly the same.