[usr] Today I learned I was given a raise.  It was out of the blue, I was not expecting it. [sys] That's a great surprise! [usr] Yes, indeed!  It is not the time of the year when raises happen. [qst] [None] [bhv] I'm in a positive mood, please congratulate me and praise me.
That's really nice. I hope it was a big raise!
Today I learned I was been given a raise.  I wasn't expecting it at this time of the year.