Christmas Gift or Bonus from Work

[Jez]

Wow, I almost feel bad for typing this, but not really, because of how little it impacts me.

 

I technically got an au$5000 bonus, but after tax it's about $3000. I know, I know, sounds like heaven. But it paid off about 1/3 of my credit card bill and obviously didn't take a cent off my bank account overdraught, so in the end, it did absolutely 0 for me. I don't mean to sound greedy, but after the year we've had and my doing 2 jobs for 3 months I was expecting at least double that. Guess that's why my balls have the huge 'KICK ME!' sign on them.

 

For the record, that bonus is quite low within our company. All the plebs that have been here 3 years or more (like me) get that, most others get a lot more.

 

$3000 - WOW most would be well happy with that, for whatever bill it pays off. I thought the idea of a bonus was to give a little extra something at the end of the year as a thankyou, and surely not somethging that should be expected! by anyone!

I've worked here about 4 years now and I got almost that amount in my first year, when I was not technically entitled to any. We had a "really bad year" and I got that same amount. As I said, I am very grateful, but I did a lot more this year (working two full time jobs for over 3 months) and based on what I know other people were getting for extra work, I did expect more.

 

We'd be idiots not to expect it, as it is part of the package we receive as an employee, from the outset.

 

Lucky to have it as part of your package then mate.

[Geoff]

Wow, I almost feel bad for typing this, but not really, because of how little it impacts me.

 

I technically got an au$5000 bonus, but after tax it's about $3000. I know, I know, sounds like heaven. But it paid off about 1/3 of my credit card bill and obviously didn't take a cent off my bank account overdraught, so in the end, it did absolutely 0 for me. I don't mean to sound greedy, but after the year we've had and my doing 2 jobs for 3 months I was expecting at least double that. Guess that's why my balls have the huge 'KICK ME!' sign on them.

 

For the record, that bonus is quite low within our company. All the plebs that have been here 3 years or more (like me) get that, most others get a lot more.

 

$3000 - WOW most would be well happy with that, for whatever bill it pays off. I thought the idea of a bonus was to give a little extra something at the end of the year as a thankyou, and surely not somethging that should be expected! by anyone!

I've worked here about 4 years now and I got almost that amount in my first year, when I was not technically entitled to any. We had a "really bad year" and I got that same amount. As I said, I am very grateful, but I did a lot more this year (working two full time jobs for over 3 months) and based on what I know other people were getting for extra work, I did expect more.

 

We'd be idiots not to expect it, as it is part of the package we receive as an employee, from the outset.

 

Lucky to have it as part of your package then mate.

Yeah, always been very grateful for it, no doubt.

[cdjunky41]

Strange thing is, I did pretty well, but my company ain't doin' so hot!!

[RockChick]

I got a bonus and a pay rise !!!

 

'Cos I'm feeling generous I thought I'd share the love and get a round in ...

[Rockposer]

I got a bonus and an extra day's holiday (Jan 2nd)

[heavyharmonies]

Bone-us?

 

Neeeeeeever heard of it.

 

-Dan

[Faron]

I got a bonus and a pay rise !!!

 

'Cos I'm feeling generous I thought I'd share the love and get a round in ...

 

What a great place you must work at!

[Faron]

I got a bonus and an extra day's holiday (Jan 2nd)

 

Nice one mate, all the British employers seem generous except mine

[Faron]

Bone-us?

 

Neeeeeeever heard of it.

 

-Dan

 

Nor me

[Glen]

We actually get our bonus in March and pay rise in April..........just fuck all at Chritsmas!

[Faron]

Strange thing is, I did pretty well, but my company ain't doin' so hot!!

 

But you ain`t complaining yet mate

 

Hope works picks up and you`re there next year for another Christmas bonus

[KarpetRydOFunk]

Bone-us?

 

Neeeeeeever heard of it.

 

-Dan

Yeah, it sounds all sorts of wrong. Never had one and I hope I never do.

[Nick C]

Don't get one, but depending on how the company performs we have one around March.

[Rockposer]

I got a bonus and an extra day's holiday (Jan 2nd)

 

Nice one mate, all the British employers seem generous except mine

 

I certainly landed on my feet when I joined. We get a bonus in the summer as well

[Faron]

I got a bonus and an extra day's holiday (Jan 2nd)

 

Nice one mate, all the British employers seem generous except mine

 

I certainly landed on my feet when I joined. We get a bonus in the summer as well

 

Don`t rub it in mate

[Geoff]

Wow, I almost feel bad for typing this, but not really, because of how little it impacts me.

 

I technically got an au$5000 bonus, but after tax it's about $3000. I know, I know, sounds like heaven. But it paid off about 1/3 of my credit card bill and obviously didn't take a cent off my bank account overdraught, so in the end, it did absolutely 0 for me. I don't mean to sound greedy, but after the year we've had and my doing 2 jobs for 3 months I was expecting at least double that. Guess that's why my balls have the huge 'KICK ME!' sign on them.

 

For the record, that bonus is quite low within our company. All the plebs that have been here 3 years or more (like me) get that, most others get a lot more.

 

$3000 - WOW most would be well happy with that, for whatever bill it pays off. I thought the idea of a bonus was to give a little extra something at the end of the year as a thankyou, and surely not somethging that should be expected! by anyone!

I've worked here about 4 years now and I got almost that amount in my first year, when I was not technically entitled to any. We had a "really bad year" and I got that same amount. As I said, I am very grateful, but I did a lot more this year (working two full time jobs for over 3 months) and based on what I know other people were getting for extra work, I did expect more.

 

We'd be idiots not to expect it, as it is part of the package we receive as an employee, from the outset.

 

Lucky to have it as part of your package then mate.

Yeah, always been very grateful for it, no doubt.

HAHA!!! Man did this come back to bite me on the ass.

 

In 2009 we get:

 

No bonus whatsoever

No minimum required annual pay rise

No christmas party!!!

 

Yeah, I'm grateful I have a job... but I will be bankrupt in 2010.

[cdjunky41]

In 2009 we get:

 

No bonus whatsoever

No minimum required annual pay rise

No christmas party!!!

 

Yeah, I'm grateful I have a job...

 

That sounds about right with me as well...

In fact, I'll be lucky to have a job by the end of 2010...