Thank you. When it comes to job hunting, the old adage doesn’t apply. No news is bad news. The only good news...is good news.
ALWAYS remember this:
HR is not your friend.
They have goals and targets to hit just like you.
And when they hit and/or pass those targets, their bonus is increased.
It ain’t about getting a better departmental budget, it’s about screwing you and getting paid better each time they do it.