Well, it’s not 2008 anymore. And while there are still many people out of
work, the market is a lot better than it was four years ago this time.
That said, how many firms are giving holiday bonuses this
year? Most of us have long since stopped
anticipating how we’re going to spend our holiday bonus, because most of us
haven’t seen one in a few years.
However, this year, while “listening carefully” to colleagues
chatter about what people at various firms are getting, I’m starting to think
that maybe the Grinch did not steal Christmas this year.
You can’t help but look around and
compare the work you’ve done all year to the work of others. Are holiday bonuses typically based on your
contributions for the year (the people who always offer to help or stay late or
come in early) or simply across the board and standard for all.
I’m not encouraging anyone to get their hopes up, but with
the election behind us, it might be a good time to run down and get a cup of
Starbucks for your boss.
It can’t hurt and you might get something this year
besides a fruitcake.
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