By Anonymous - 20/12/2013 14:27 - South Africa - Cape Town

Today, my boss decided that a mug and a public 'thank you' were a sufficient substitute for a Christmas bonus. FML
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Welshite 39

At least you got that. Bonuses aren't guaranteed, and some bosses don't recognize their employees' hard work.

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Sebastian2022 22

I'm sorry OP he might be like Scrooge, damaged at a young age. :/ Anyways, Merry Christmas! :)

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FimogenFeels 14

Be thankful for that, OP. That sucks, but it could be worse.

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jerryj 27

Make up for it by working slightly less harder until you feel that you're "even" on not getting the bonus.

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perdix 29

Actually, in some jobs, bonuses are an official part of the compensation package. If it's variable, employees are usually notified during the year how the company is doing and about how much bonus they can expect. It really loses all meaning at that point, but the employees are fully within their rights to expect that kind of "bonus."

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krapula 4

You should be thankful to get anything. Most employers do nothing for the holidays.

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kredd91 11

I have to work the day of Christmas and don't get holiday pay. It's a little hard for me to feel sorry for you.

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ksks1234 33

Exactly the same here. I read the fml and thought, "I get nothing and I have to work Christmas...I want a mug and a thank you."

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NatalieOntheTram 11

We used to get $20 dollar gift cards at my place of work for Christmas. Now we get a useless coupon. I would rather have a mug.

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olpally 32

Just go all "randy quaid, Christmas vacation" on his ass. Haha.

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thedeadmen 14

Sometimes a thank you is better than a gift

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maxmaidment 11

Times are hard, maybe he just couldn't afford it? Be grateful for what you have, OP.

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