Do you get a Christmas bonus?

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Iowanian

Do you send your company/boss a thank you note in return?

I didn't prior to this year. Now that I'm kinda responsible for giving them out, I've noticed that many people do and I feel like a bit of a dick.

So yeah, if you get a Christmas bonus, I'd pretty highly recommend sending the thank you card. As I've gotten to see more and more of the other side of the desk, I've learned that the folks that are giving those out really do appreciate the thank you notes in return.

[Iowanian]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I didn't prior to this year. Now that I'm kinda responsible for giving them out, I've noticed that many people do and I feel like a bit of a dick.

So yeah, if you get a Christmas bonus, I'd pretty highly recommend sending the thank you card. As I've gotten to see more and more of the other side of the desk, I've learned that the folks that are giving those out really do appreciate the thank you notes in return.

I went most of my career without anything more than a Christmas card. So I guess that puts me into a mind frame to not expect anything other than my salary by nature and to be thankful for anything I get, even if it's a $50 gift card.

When I started my company, I gave myself the first bonus I'd ever had.....but I worked multiple part time jobs and ridiculous hours the first year while paying myself a small salary so the company could fund itself and grow. The first employees I took on, including some High School and college kids, I gave a couple of hundred bucks.

Today my circumstances aren't the same and I see both sides. Personally, I am thankful for anything I get that recognizes my contributions and I take that opportunity to remind partners that I work hard for them and appreciate what I do get. I see other employees act butt hurt over the size of their bonus, and I think that plays right into the attitude that is wrong today.

Be thankful if you have a good job and a decent salary. Bonuses are great but should never be expected.



If anyone is upset with anything about bonus'.....it should be at the amount the govt takes.