Yesterday I had my annual review (I met expectations) and I was pleasantly surprised to find out I got a bonus. $700 big ones which will show up on next weeks paycheck and be quite a bit less after taxes.
Honestly, I was surprised, but mostly because I was expecting a raise. I’m kind of bummed that for the second year in a row they haven’t given out raises (at least to me). I know they had a very limited amount to work with this year and the raises went to people that we making much less than me. I also know that I’m an idiot for whining about getting a bonus. I must remind myself to be appreciative of having a job at all. And I just found out today that some people didn’t get raises OR bonuses…so I’m doubly appreciative.
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Sometimes it’s hard to think outside of your own experience, but like you said, you have to put it into perspective. Like you, I haven’t seen a raise in two years (or a bonus, for that matter), but I must remember to be thankful that I have a FT job with a good salary in this economy. So congrats on your bonus, and good luck with your move this weekend!
Congrats on the bonus! At least it’s something.
I know the feeling about not getting a raise… I got a $1200 (pre-tax) raise a year ago, but that was because I got a new position. Company hasn’t done cost-of-living increases in 2 years, though we DID get decent bonuses the last 2 years… so I can’t complain!! However, it IS frustrating since I know I’m one of the lowest paid employees since I started at the bottom end of the salary range…