Christmas parties and bonuses

Never thought about it this way, but you make a damn good point. +1

 

Next time don't invite Starman.

 

I'm honestly amazed at how many people here got zero bonus and/or Christmas party and they're completely fine with it. I got a party and $20 gift card and I'm pissed. I won't be long for this business. My guess is two more years and I'm out, on a beach, enjoying the time I have left.

 

Why?

 

Needs more details.

 

The company did throw a party, with food, but I was already attending another event that night.

Also, some bonus money did arrive. Without going into the entire story, we can't accept extra payments from most of the clients, but there are a few exceptions. The bonus cash came from one of them after the holiday time off had started.

 

It's not a journalism thing. My dad has worked at the same factory for 30-something years. Never got a bonus or big party. Mom is a nurse, same thing. I never had expectations of anything other than a paycheck. Big bonuses and parties ain't for working people like us.

 

I'm just your typical silver spoon baby whose dad stocked shelves on the midnight shift at Wal-Mart. Everything handed to me.

 

Why are you being so defensive?

 

I'm not, really. It pains me when people here give up and decide that only "other," lucky, lazy people have a path to security of any sort.

 

I do find it hilarious that in "Christmas Vacation," the premise asks us to feel sorry for someone who may not be able to install an in-ground pool with his Christmas bonus check. High drama. Very relatable.

 

My heart goes out to you.