19 people share the worst 'gift' they got from their boss instead of a raise.

The cost of living has increased exponentially, but not the cost of labor: the federal minimum wage hasn't changed since 2009—which is literally 25 Marvel movies ago. Meanwhile, CEO compensation has increased a whopping 940% since the '70s, and the benefits have yet to trickle down.

According to some employers, the 'blood, sweat, and tears' of workers is worth $7.25 and a bag of chips.

Here are some of the sides that workers have been given instead of a piece of the pie.

1. An orange (and a pun).

2. A cereal bar (and a pun).

3. Snacks and a card.

4. A keychain and a card.

5. A bag of chips.

6. A chocolate bar (and a pun).

7. A piece of candy.

8. Pizza and floats !

9. A free beverage.

10. A coupon for a discount to the store they work at.

11. Pasta in a bottle.

12. A piece of bubble wrap.

13. A personalized fork and a lottery ticket.

14. A $25 gift card.

15. A watch.

16. Roasted peanuts.

17. A bag of nuts, 40 dice, and three chocolates.

18. An eraser, a penny, a marble, a rubber band, a Lifesaver, a toothpick, a Band-Aid, and a hug.

19. An eraser, a marble, a rubber band, a paperclip, and a hug and a kiss.