Fictional problem card
Ping pong table instead of raises
The office got a foosball table. Your salary review got pushed to next quarter. Again.
The scenario
The office management decided that a foosball table is a sufficient substitute for a salary review. Your compensation adjustment has been pushed to next quarter, again. This cultural misstep adds a significant burnout hit.
How it plays
This problem card increases your burnout meter by 9 points. Counter it by playing a coping card from the personal, humor, or social categories to reduce the burnout level.
Why it feels familiar
Companies often prioritize cheap perks over actual financial growth, leaving developers feeling undervalued despite the recreational upgrades.
This problem card adds 9 burnout. It belongs to culture and can be countered by personal, humor, social coping.