It seems to be an overwelming majority of those of us who say "park them". I hope we stay unified in this matter. If you give up a raise, you are not just giving up a year, as all future increases are based on the wages you made before: i.e. if you give up 2% this year, then next year's raise will be based an annual salary that is 2% less. You never get back what you give up, which is why many of us voiced concerns over negotiating away the medical coverage....and you see where that has led us just