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Unless there’s something else really compelling about the job, it seems like the last year-and-a-half would have been a good time to take some initiative and find your own raise.

You might consider that management and / or hr see you as a mark.

Sounds like it would be a good idea to interview elsewhere.

I'm a mortal myself and I interview with many companies and had plenty offers.

you have direct control over that.