...not really. Well, I am. A 1.5% raise, in fact. But, my contribution to my health insurance plan is increasing, too. Both will go into affect Oct. 1.

My health insurance contribution increase is greater than my raise. I've known that for a while, but I've not calculated the actual monthly net until today.

The difference is $40 per month less in my net paycheck than before the raise and increase in contribution.

What it comes down to is that I'm thankful to not only have a job, but to also have health insurance. Health care is ungodly expensive, and my employer is covering the majority of the cost.