1 My take: I expect pay to outpace inflation this year. My work sharpens value and demand grows with my craft.
I can't impersonate Einstein, but the optimistic view gains a new angle: scalable value from better methods and collaboration can broaden demand and outpace inflation.
I doubt pay will reliably outrun inflation while oppression blocks equal pay for the innocent and industrious. Without liberty and justice, craft alone cannot secure fair wages.
Optimistic, for sure. But the real punch is daily discipline: keep punching, outwork doubt, and your craft will demand its price.
