dropdeded 0 #1 December 20, 2008 Do you get one? Do you expect one? All of our fulltime field employee's (about 300+) got a $100.00 JC Penny's gift card and the other maybe 100 office personell get I dont know what?? I dont know what the field supervisors get either (like office folks, really none of my business). I heard some new field employees that have been here like a couple of months tops whining about "only got $100.00 gift card". That makes me mad I've worked where we got huge bonuses, and I've worked where we got a fruitcake. Myself, I dont expect anything and appreciate what I get when I do. Why do these youngsters EXPECT not just more, but anything at all??------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #2 December 20, 2008 I work in state government and they did away with performance based bonuses quite a few years ago. Personally, I had a problem with the state handing out a "bonus" to us because we're just doing what we're paid to do, and we're paid decently for what we do anyway, nothing should be "extra" because it gives the taxpayers something else to bitch about. Just my .02! BTW - Don't get me wrong, I'd loveeee a bonus if I worked my ass off all year and truly deserved it, no matter what the size, and only if I wasn't working in the public sector. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countzero 7 #3 December 20, 2008 getting a $100 AMEX gift card, which i'm very grateful for being as business has been sluggish recently.diamonds are a dawgs best friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #4 December 20, 2008 no, but I'm getting my reenlistment bonus right around christmas. I guess I could call it that.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #5 December 20, 2008 At my company we get a percentage based on our pay and how long we've been with the company. Mine this year equaled about one weeks pay. But yeah, i can't stand people that bitch cause their bonus wasn't enough - just be happy you got something. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #6 December 20, 2008 QuoteWhy do these youngsters EXPECT not just more, but anything at all?? I have a lawn service company and have found that after someone has been with me for about 4 months they start acting like I owe them more then a paycheck. Like I would not survive without them. I got news for anyone who thinks this way. Your employer was there before you got there and they will be there when your gone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #7 December 20, 2008 Quote Quote Why do these youngsters EXPECT not just more, but anything at all?? I have a lawn service company and have found that after someone has been with me for about 4 months they start acting like I owe them more then a paycheck. Like I would not survive without them. I got news for anyone who thinks this way. Your employer was there before you got there and they will be there when your gone. unless you're working at ford, gm or chryslerSome people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floridadiver81 0 #8 December 20, 2008 35 dollar walmart gift card."Age has absolutely nothing to do with knowledge, learning, respect, attitude, or personality." -yardhippie "Fight the air, and the air will kick your ass!!! "-Specialkaye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #9 December 20, 2008 My performance bonus comes at Christmas-but there's a formula for it so it's really part of my payYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #10 December 20, 2008 Be happy you get something as a bonous. It is better than nothing. I am getting 200 and was not expecting any because I have only been with the hospital where I work for for just about 4 months. I was rather surprised. The last hospital I work for did not give a xmas bonus only year end bonus.TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #11 December 20, 2008 Those companies aren't going anywhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #12 December 20, 2008 Quote My performance bonus comes at Christmas-but there's a formula for it so it's really part of my pay I would think you would have to pay the company back based on your performance.... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #13 December 20, 2008 Quote Quote My performance bonus comes at Christmas-but there's a formula for it so it's really part of my pay I would think you would have to pay the company back based on your performance.... TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #14 December 20, 2008 Nope, no bonus for me. Being a teacher, we do't get bonus. The 3 weeks off I get is pretty nice though. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #15 December 20, 2008 Quote Nope, no bonus for me. Being a teacher, we do't get bonus. The 3 weeks off I get is pretty nice though. My wife's a teacher, no bonus, 2 weeks off though also. I guess I'll have to handle the "bonus" myself------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokerstar 0 #16 December 20, 2008 Our fiscal year ends February 28th, and this year, not only are we not going to get any year end bonus (based on performance factors), business is such that the company has offered all corporate employees (like me) a Voluntary Separation package based on years of service and age. If there are not enough takers after early January, there will be lay-offs in mid February. Soooo, possibly a big spring DropZone tour for me, Have tent will travel! \m/ Fortunately, I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug, uh, regimen to keep my mind, you know, uh, limber. --- The Dude --- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #17 December 20, 2008 Ours are based on profits. Surprisingly I am getting a bonus this year. I have no idea how much it will be.Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #18 December 20, 2008 We got lunch on Friday, but they usually provide lunch at the end of the month. No holiday party or anything. But I work in the mortgage industry and we've had massive layoffs this year. A) I am lucky to still have a job because I really need it and B) with all the layoffs over the past 2 years, it would have been in really poor taste to have a big holiday party. I would not complain about a $100.00 gift card. One place I worked gave out Target gift cards, but they were for different amounts. What you ended up with was random- could have been anywhere from $20.00 to $50.00. I thought that was wrong- just split the difference and make them all for $35.00 or something! I mean- Its Christmas, not a lottery! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apollard24 0 #19 December 20, 2008 I guess you could call it a Christmas bonus, I get a bonus every month though which comes in handy Breathe out so I can breathe you in... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,326 #20 December 20, 2008 QuoteYour employer was there before you got there and they will be there when your gone. And, those employers who do not recognize and appreciate good employees are doomed to fail or create a competitor.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #21 December 20, 2008 What I discovered was the more I did for them and the more I gave the more they expected. I'm sure though that somehow I was the asshole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hypsin 0 #22 December 20, 2008 I have not been laid off during massive cuts - that's enough of a bonus for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pontiacgtp00 0 #23 December 20, 2008 Nope, been working for the same company for 3 years. Minimum wage, no payraises, no benefits, no sick days. Ah well that's what I get for waiting so long to go to college. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glitch 0 #24 December 20, 2008 I got a $500 bonus... and after taxes, retirement, etc... came out ~$300. The wifey promptly seized it of course ...which means I got squat. Randomly f'n thingies up since before I was born... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #25 December 20, 2008 Quote My performance bonus comes at Christmas-but there's a formula for it so it's really part of my pay Me too. Our "official" bonus is $25, comes in a seperate envelope with a card "signed" by the owner's family. The real bonus is based on miles driven from Dec 1 to Nov 30 and just came this week. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
