<prompt> Human: Hello! My partner works in a company. He works in a very specific position. Its uncommon and not too many people use this type of software in the business anymore. Not sure why. So he works with software but I cant go into any further detail as Im sure some of his work buddies go on reddit. He recently had a cost of living bump as well as a 20 raise at his annual review. The boss has also stated that she wants to see him at 20 higher at this upcoming review. We are shocked and grateful but curious as to why this is. I dont really have any suspicions or anything to speculate about but I just think its very strange practice. I will tell you that the company is doing extremely well, if that may have anything to do with it.  <response>: If he works with a very specific software that few people are qualified to use and his company is one that wants to use that software, then a pay bump may simply be a way to play offense for them so he doesnt go shopping his unique skills to other companies for more money. 