A lot of companies use title changes as a reward so often, that there is title inflation, making them increasingly worthless.
This is rife at my place. A 3rd of the staff have manager/director titles.
However, I also have enough experience to understand that it isn't the size that matters as much as, how it is used.
Word :D
Nice job on the 3%. Did you tell them you get more writing about token gestures? :)
Title inflation happens a lot now. I think it might be cultural, driven by social media. People care more about what others call them, than what they earn. Stars and hearts instead of value.
I didn't tell them. I did however say I might start writing a blog for them :D