I got my Christmas bonus

[hisgirl_2455]

I got it a week ago. I always spend it on everyone else for Christmas, not this year. I went shopping, got me a whole new wardrobe including all the extra's, shoes, accessories etc. I bought new boots, two pair. I got new perfume, a new hair do and took myself to dinner on me. I bought my girlfriends our drinks for the evening and have enjoyed my bonus. Going out again after work to buy a few more pairs of slacks and a new coat and some jewelery to match my new outfits. Can anyone think of anything else I need? What's the best way you've ever blown a bonus?

[Roenick]

I got it a week ago. I always spend it on everyone else for Christmas, not this year. I went shopping, got me a whole new wardrobe including all the extra's, shoes, accessories etc. I bought new boots, two pair. I got new perfume, a new hair do and took myself to dinner on me. I bought my girlfriends our drinks for the evening and have enjoyed my bonus. Going out again after work to buy a few more pairs of slacks and a new coat and some jewelery to match my new outfits. Can anyone think of anything else I need? What's the best way you've ever blown a bonus?

I'm way to practical and always put it towards bills, fixing the house or presents.

I can't think of anything you missed. shoes, purse, perfume, clothes and drinks!! You covered it all. Any left to treat yourself to a night at a hotel with room service. That's always nice to pamper yourself and not have to clean up.

What about a mani/pedi?? With new shoes you'll want to make sure your toes looks nice.

[EG~Always]

Well... IF I get a bonus this year (I usually do but don't want to count my chickens) I'm blowing it on a new flat screen tv.

I usually end up spending it on others too......but not this year!

:happy0158:

[Roenick]

Well... IF I get a bonus this year (I usually do but don't want to count my chickens) I'm blowing it on a new flat screen tv.

I usually end up spending it on others too......but not this year!

:happy0158:


I just bought a new 32" Visio flat screen wall mount. I love it!!! It's 28 pounds - I carried it in the house my self! It's not on the wall but maybe someday.

Now I need a 20" for my room!

[Justiceguy]

I got it a week ago. Can anyone think of anything else I need? What's the best way you've ever blown a bonus?

I have NEVER heard of a Bonus over 100$.

If you got more than that, 50% of it should go toward your retirement, which might be matched by another contribution from your employer to make 100% of your bonus amount being invested in your future, when your friends are not around, not supporting you in your senior years, not alive anymore, or not willing to share their wealth with you. That 50% would grow to 100% of the bonus value in less than 12 years at 5%, OR growing at 100% of the bonus at 8.5% in a conservative investment account paying 7-9% per year.

OK, now, what to do with OTHER 50% of your bonus?.........the rest of your flamboyancy...10% of the total to buying drinks and dinner for three or four of your closest friends......another 24% to charities you believe in, some way to feel good about what you work for....and the remaining 15% to the people closest to you... you can spend this amount on Christmas presents, or later in the year when your loved ones need it......nothing spent on yourself.......if you work and cannot spend and support and provide for yourself on your wage, and use bonuses for others, and for investments in yourself, why are you working? Get another job, where you can support your clothing and other needs on your salary, spending gifts to you on yourself, looks to me like you are unervaluing yourself, choosing to indulge your fantasies on bonuses, rather than using bonuses to INVEST in your future, and take the chance to GIVE to those whom you know are not as fortunate.

My opinions only. Last time I had a bonus for 12 months of work, it was less than $100.........and all of us got the same amount. If you are getting bonuses in the thousands, tell your accountants to re-formulate how they pay people! Their math is a little backward.

Oh, and the last 1%........spend it on yourself!

[EG~Always]

I just bought a new 32" Visio flat screen wall mount. I love it!!! It's 28 pounds - I carried it in the house my self! It's not on the wall but maybe someday.

Now I need a 20" for my room!



That's what I'm looking for 32". And, I definitely want it on the wall, so I gotta include the mounting bracket in the price. I'm hoping that if I wait until a coupla days after Christmas I might get a better deal.



Do you love yours?????

[EG~Always]

I have NEVER heard of a Bonus over 100$.

If you got more than that, 50% of it should go toward your retirement, which might be matched by another contribution from your employer to make 100% of your bonus amount being invested in your future, when your friends are not around, not supporting you in your senior years, not alive anymore, or not willing to share their wealth with you. That 50% would grow to 100% of the bonus value in less than 12 years at 5%, at 100% of the bonus at 8.5% in a conservative investment account.

OK, now, what to do with the rest of your flamboyantcy...10% of the totalto buying drinks and dinner for three or four of your closest friends......another 24% to charities you believe in, some way to feel good about what you work for....and the remaining 15% to the people closest to you... you can spend this amount on Christmas presents, or later in the year when your loved ones need it......nothing spent on yourself.......if you work and cannot spend and support and provide for yourself on your wage, and use bonuses for others, and for investments in yourself, why are you working? Get another job, where you can support your clothing and other needs on your salary, spending gifts to you on yourself, looks to me like you are unervaluing yourself, choosing to indulge your fantasies on bonuses, rather than using bonuses to INVEST in your future, and take the chance to GIVE to those whom you know are not as fortunate.

My opinions only. Last time I had a bonus for 12 months of work, it was less than $100.........and all of us got the same amount. If you are getting bonuses in the thousands, tell your accountants to re-formulate how they pay people! Their math is a little backward.

I contribute the max to my 401k, my boss does a very healthy match and my Christmas bonus is usually between $1k - $2k. I have money in savings.. but that's just what it is.. savings. My family and community do benefit from my good fortune all year long.

But...... every once in a while I want to do something with my bonus that is unexpected and buy something that I normally wouldn't justify from my savings account.

You are a bit judgemental, no?

:71526:

[mood*ring]

My boss always give me my bonus the last work day, she says its so that we don't use it on others, we use it on ourselves.

I still use it on my child though. his b-day is two weeks after christmas. But I do spend some on myself and the rest goes to bills and savings.

[hisgirl_2455]

I'm way to practical and always put it towards bills, fixing the house or presents.

I can't think of anything you missed. shoes, purse, perfume, clothes and drinks!! You covered it all. Any left to treat yourself to a night at a hotel with room service. That's always nice to pamper yourself and not have to clean up.

What about a mani/pedi?? With new shoes you'll want to make sure your toes looks nice.

A purse, hey, I didn't get a new one of those yet!! Thanks

[Roenick]

That's what I'm looking for 32". And, I definitely want it on the wall, so I gotta include the mounting bracket in the price. I'm hoping that if I wait until a coupla days after Christmas I might get a better deal. Do you love yours?????


I love it!!
I'd have it on the wall but I ultimately want it above the fireplace due to how my living room sits. So that would take some work and extra time to hang it steady.
My mom bought one too. WalMart $589. It's digital ready and everything.

Funny thing... I only have basic cable but I'm now getting extra channels including a porn channel when the signal comes in.


But...... every once in a while I want to do something with my bonus that is unexpected and buy something that I normally wouldn't justify from my savings account. You are a bit judgemental, no?:71526:



I agree!


My bonus ranges in the same bracket as yours - depending on if I've gotten perks throughout the year. (A few years ago I got my yard done so I had a smaller cash bonus).
My company pays fair wages... actually more than a lot in our industry. They do not need to re-formulate anything.

My opinion of a bonus is so you can do with it as you need OR want. I work hard every year and make a descent living. I pay my bills and take care of myself. I should not have to donate my bonus to a charity unless I want to.
My job is for me to make my living. If others around me need help throughout the year I can choose to help them but do not feel the need to if I don't want to. I may be selfish but I work so I can have! I went to school got a degree, found a job, and pay MY OWN way. Yes, there are less fortunate people but I will not feel guilty about spending my weekly paycheck or my bonuses on ME and those I CHOOSE to spend on.

[Roenick]

A purse, hey, I didn't get a new one of those yet!! Thanks


I wanna see your new hair do!

[alliekat]

They say bonuses should be 'blown" and spent on yourself and should not be dependent for bill paying, etc. The same goes for tax refunds and anyone who is paid overtime on their job. Don't learn to live on overtime money, tax refunds and bonuses....so they say.

Easy to say, I guess.

[hisgirl_2455]

I have NEVER heard of a Bonus over 100$.

If you got more than that, 50% of it should go toward your retirement, which might be matched by another contribution from your employer to make 100% of your bonus amount being invested in your future, when your friends are not around, not supporting you in your senior years, not alive anymore, or not willing to share their wealth with you. That 50% would grow to 100% of the bonus value in less than 12 years at 5%, OR growing at 100% of the bonus at 8.5% in a conservative investment account paying 7-9% per year.

OK, now, what to do with OTHER 50% of your bonus?.........the rest of your flamboyancy...10% of the total to buying drinks and dinner for three or four of your closest friends......another 24% to charities you believe in, some way to feel good about what you work for....and the remaining 15% to the people closest to you... you can spend this amount on Christmas presents, or later in the year when your loved ones need it......nothing spent on yourself.......if you work and cannot spend and support and provide for yourself on your wage, and use bonuses for others, and for investments in yourself, why are you working? Get another job, where you can support your clothing and other needs on your salary, spending gifts to you on yourself, looks to me like you are unervaluing yourself, choosing to indulge your fantasies on bonuses, rather than using bonuses to INVEST in your future, and take the chance to GIVE to those whom you know are not as fortunate.

My opinions only. Last time I had a bonus for 12 months of work, it was less than $100.........and all of us got the same amount. If you are getting bonuses in the thousands, tell your accountants to re-formulate how they pay people! Their math is a little backward.

Oh, and the last 1%........spend it on yourself!

Okay, here we go. I got $1k tax free in the form of a cashier's check (my company doesn't believe in making the employees pay taxes on a gift). I contribute the max to my 401k and have a savings account. I hate shopping for clothes so I would guess the last time I went was about five years ago. Needless to say, I was in desperate need. Same with my hair, it had been about a year since my last cut. I am not very "girlie", but my new years resolution is to be more feminine, so therefore, my shopping spree with my bonus. I appreciate all the thought you put into your post, but I mean really, you trying to take the fun outta my makeover to be more "girlie" or what? My friends tell me it's like night and day, I am even walking more confidently. I think I made the right decision for me, and it felt good.

[mood*ring]

snipped... I think I made the right decision for me, and it felt good.


That says it all darling. It is for YOU. YOU earned it and YOU should be able to enjoy it as YOU see fit.

[hisgirl_2455]

Oh yeah, my friend called last night and told me about his dog getting attacked by coyotes, needed 2600+ stiches, will be in the hospital for about 3 weeks. I went at lunch and put $200 toward the vet bill. This is for the "donating" part of what whoever that was said. Done. Travis is expected to survive, but he will never be the same.

[hinman]

Okay, here we go. I got $1k tax free in the form of a cashier's check (my company doesn't believe in making the employees pay taxes on a gift). I contribute the max to my 401k and have a savings account. I hate shopping for clothes so I would guess the last time I went was about five years ago. Needless to say, I was in desperate need. Same with my hair, it had been about a year since my last cut. I am not very "girlie", but my new years resolution is to be more feminine, so therefore, my shopping spree with my bonus. I appreciate all the thought you put into your post, but I mean really, you trying to take the fun outta my makeover to be more "girlie" or what? My friends tell me it's like night and day, I am even walking more confidently. I think I made the right decision for me, and it felt good.
It sounds like you needed that and it gave you a self esteem boost. Great for you! I would have done the same thing. You have worked hard for that bonus. A bonus is a gift ment for enjoyment, I am glad it brought you some.

[EG~Always]

Okay, here we go. I got $1k tax free in the form of a cashier's check (my company doesn't believe in making the employees pay taxes on a gift). I contribute the max to my 401k and have a savings account. I hate shopping for clothes so I would guess the last time I went was about five years ago. Needless to say, I was in desperate need. Same with my hair, it had been about a year since my last cut. I am not very "girlie", but my new years resolution is to be more feminine, so therefore, my shopping spree with my bonus. I appreciate all the thought you put into your post, but I mean really, you trying to take the fun outta my makeover to be more "girlie" or what? My friends tell me it's like night and day, I am even walking more confidently. I think I made the right decision for me, and it felt good.


ROCK ON GIRLY!!!! :s1gyahoo:

[Justiceguy]

I contribute the max to my 401k, ...............

You are a bit judgemental, no?

:71526:

The MAX??? The law allows you to contribute so much percentage tax-free...and your boss matches that? By the way, 401K's are ONLY ONE WAY of investing for retirement, there's a slew of other ways to invest into your retirement......your boss should have informed you about ALL of them, and you should choose to invest 50% of any bonus in one of them, which will grow in as little as 5 years to 100% of your bonus....tax free!!!! Did your boss inform you of this?

And, if you think working for your employer should be rewarded by Christmas bonuses instead of fair compensation based upon performance 365 days a year, as ALL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES WHO GET NO BONUSES.....have to do...

If you are a nurse, an EMT, a police/law enforcement/fire fighter......do you think you get a Christmas bonus?

You and your boss have the wrong way of thinking about yearly compensation.. and have the wrong way of thinking of self-indulgence .....

I am very judgmental... if you are in your 30's 20's 40's.. you should be preparing for retirement......if you are 19 years old, you can continue to think of buying clothes to satisfy your ego. If you are in your 50's.....each an every dollar should be going into retirement.

YOU DO KNOW...that 401's are NOT the only tax-free way to save, don't you?

Or are you misinformed, and only want another pair of slacks to satisfy your ego? Just questions you should be thinking about if you are over 19 years of age.

Judge me by my questions.. and feel offended when you think I don't know what old age is about.

[EG~Always]

I love it!!
I'd have it on the wall but I ultimately want it above the fireplace due to how my living room sits. So that would take some work and extra time to hang it steady.
My mom bought one too. WalMart $589. It's digital ready and everything.

Funny thing... I only have basic cable but I'm now getting extra channels including a porn channel when the signal comes in.






I agree!


My bonus ranges in the same bracket as yours - depending on if I've gotten perks throughout the year. (A few years ago I got my yard done so I had a smaller cash bonus).
My company pays fair wages... actually more than a lot in our industry. They do not need to re-formulate anything.

My opinion of a bonus is so you can do with it as you need OR want. I work hard every year and make a descent living. I pay my bills and take care of myself. I should not have to donate my bonus to a charity unless I want to.
My job is for me to make my living. If others around me need help throughout the year I can choose to help them but do not feel the need to if I don't want to. I may be selfish but I work so I can have! I went to school got a degree, found a job, and pay MY OWN way. Yes, there are less fortunate people but I will not feel guilty about spending my weekly paycheck or my bonuses on ME and those I CHOOSE to spend on.


LOL @ THE PORN CHANNEL

I was confused that on one hand Justice guy thinks if you can't buy your 'wants' with your regular salary then you should get a new job, while at the same time you should give your bonus to the less fortunate? Hmmmmm then by his way of thinking the 'less fortunate' should just get a better job, huh?

:INhouseReading04:

[Justiceguy]

Okay, here we go. I got $1k tax free in the form of a cashier's check (my company doesn't believe in making the employees pay taxes on a gift). ........

Unfortunately the US Tax code thinks differently, the company has to pay the taxes on your "gift" and if you are in the 28% category, your "gift" was really $1280. and you got only $1000 of it. You could have got the full $1280 and invested $640 of it tax free...and earned 5% interest on it, making that $640 turn into $1000, in less than 7 years....all tax free until you retire. Then you could have taken the other $640 and spent it as you wished, paying less than 28% tax on it.....leaving you $450....to spend on dogs, haircuts, clothes.

Just remember, your employer is in the business to make money, not to be an advocate for your retirement under current tax laws. You really need to take a course in how to budget your salary an bonuses. You can do the same with all the money your employer pays you....including good looking haircuts.

[EG~Always]

:happy0207:The MAX??? The law allows you to contribute so much percentage tax-free...and your boss matches that? By the way, 401K's are ONLY ONE WAY of investing for retirement, there's a slew of other ways to invest into your retirement......your boss should have informed you about ALL of them, and you should choose to invest 50% of any bonus in one of them, which will grow in as little as 5 years to 100% of your bonus....tax free!!!! Did your boss inform you of this?

And, if you think working for your employer should be rewarded by Christmas bonuses instead of fair compensation based upon performance 365 days a year, as ALL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES WHO GET NO BONUSES.....have to do...

If you are a nurse, an EMT, a police/law enforcement/fire fighter......do you think you get a Christmas bonus?

You and your boss have the wrong way of thinking about yearly compensation.. and have the wrong way of thinking of self-indulgence .....

I am very judgmental... if you are in your 30's 20's 40's.. you should be preparing for retirement......if you are 19 years old, you can continue to think of buying clothes to satisfy your ego. If you are in your 50's.....each an every dollar should be going into retirement.

YOU DO KNOW...that 401's are NOT the only tax-free way to save, don't you?

Or are you misinformed, and only want another pair of slacks to satisfy your ego? Just questions you should be thinking about if you are over 19 years of age.

Judge me by my questions.. and feel offended when you think I don't know what old age is about.



My employer compensates me very fairly in ADDITION to my bonuses. I'm not a public employee...if you are and aren't satisfied with your bonus, perhaps you should find a better job?

YOU DO KNOW THAT THERE IS A MAX, TAX FREE CONTRIBUTION for 401k and IRA's correct? My CD's are safe and sound too, so don't worry your pretty head over that.

It is not my employers job to teach me how to secure my future, financially. That is my responsibility.

I've planned VERY well.


But thanks for raining on HisGirls parade. You are just one big ray of sunshine.

:happy0207:

[Justiceguy]

:happy0207:



My employer compensates me very fairly in ADDITION to my bonuses. I'm not a public employee...if you are and aren't satisfied with your bonus, perhaps you should find a better job?

YOU DO KNOW THAT THERE IS A MAX, TAX FREE CONTRIBUTION for 401k and IRA's correct? My CD's are safe and sound too, so don't worry your pretty head over that.

It is not my employers job to teach me how to secure my future, financially. That is my responsibility.

I've planned VERY well.


But thanks for raining on HisGirls parade. You are just one big ray of sunshine.

:happy0207:

A Max 401K and IRA contribution is not the worry of anyone under $100.K.........believe me.there are ways to invest that last $10,000 you don't need to live on, when your total income is under $100K a year.

Annuities, Tax free municipal bonds, 401K's IRA's of two types. Other instruments of investment.

You should all be thinking that you can live on 200% of your current salary with taxes when you are 65, 250% at 70 years old, 300% at 75, etc....plan your life to live that way .........$3 a gallon gas now was $.30 in 1965.....42 years ago, when I was just graduating from college.......Did I think that gas would be $3. a gallon then? Do you think there will be a shortage of drinking water in 30 years from now ? How much do you pay for a gallon of pure water now? $1? how about $10 in 30 years?

Think about your future! Think about how what sounds great now, will sound like a pittance in 10 or 20 years.


Ask your employer to pay you fair wages. Basic wages for full time .$10 and all benefits....this will be mandatory in 3 years. Basic management wages...$15 and full benefits. Basic executive wages...$25 an hour with full benefits. This is what Americans need to provide for themselves, their families..2 workers at $25 an hour with benefits, about what you need to raise a family in America today, and send those kids to college, or provide them an adequate education, while building a retirement nest egg.

Tell me I am wrong.

[WarmNCozy]

I have NEVER heard of a Bonus over 100$.

If you got more than that, 50% of it should go toward your retirement, which might be matched by another contribution from your employer to make 100% of your bonus amount being invested in your future, when your friends are not around, not supporting you in your senior years, not alive anymore, or not willing to share their wealth with you. That 50% would grow to 100% of the bonus value in less than 12 years at 5%, OR growing at 100% of the bonus at 8.5% in a conservative investment account paying 7-9% per year.

OK, now, what to do with OTHER 50% of your bonus?.........the rest of your flamboyancy...10% of the total to buying drinks and dinner for three or four of your closest friends......another 24% to charities you believe in, some way to feel good about what you work for....and the remaining 15% to the people closest to you... you can spend this amount on Christmas presents, or later in the year when your loved ones need it......nothing spent on yourself.......if you work and cannot spend and support and provide for yourself on your wage, and use bonuses for others, and for investments in yourself, why are you working? Get another job, where you can support your clothing and other needs on your salary, spending gifts to you on yourself, looks to me like you are unervaluing yourself, choosing to indulge your fantasies on bonuses, rather than using bonuses to INVEST in your future, and take the chance to GIVE to those whom you know are not as fortunate.

My opinions only. Last time I had a bonus for 12 months of work, it was less than $100.........and all of us got the same amount. If you are getting bonuses in the thousands, tell your accountants to re-formulate how they pay people! Their math is a little backward.

Oh, and the last 1%........spend it on yourself!

You poor baby, only $100. What cheapskates! Of course if it is not in cash, you will have to pay Federal, State, Social Security and Medicare Taxes on it, which leaves you with what $.25 (exaggerated because I am a Drama Queen).

Have a very Merry Christmas and buy a stick of gum! :thud2:

[Justiceguy]

:happy0207:



My employer compensates me very fairly in ADDITION to my bonuses. I'm not a public employee...if you are and aren't satisfied with your bonus, perhaps you should find a better job?.......

:happy0207:

So you are admitting that you would NEVER call the police or the fire department because they are all underpaid? You will put out the fire yourself and shoot the intruder instead of seeking help from Police? Ok.....you are suggesting that ALL police and Fire personnel should look for other jobs and you are not responsible if there is no Police or Fire to respond to your emergency?

By the way, $1000, sounds like a very small bonus to me..sounds like next year if your employer is doing poorly, you will accept a $20 turkey.

Your employer is lucky to have you...but you can do better.

IMO

[mood*ring]

[QUOTE=Justiceguy;9203]The MAX??? snipped.....
You and your boss have the wrong way of thinking about yearly compensation.. and have the wrong way of thinking of self-indulgence ...../QUOTE]

I personally work in the private sector and it isn't until we close out the fiscal year that we know what profits the company has earned. It is at this time that the owner/boss decides how she is going to use those profits. She could very well spend all of the profit on herself, advertising, etc. However she chooses to share the profits with the employees that do such great work all year long to insure that the company is profitable. I would rather earn the average in my area and get a bonus then get a raise this year and have to lose it next year because we weren't so profitable.

I contribute to retirement, I have a diversity of stock, I have savings, I have bonds, my credit cards are paid, i have no car note, or loans. My health insurance is paid 100% (also out of company profits). I contribute to my health account so that I don't have any out of pocket expenses, should a health crisis arise. I donate to children's hospitals and research, and to individuals who I feel could use a helping hand.

So if I am blessed with a bonus, i'll use it as i see fit.

[F~M]

Congrats hisgirl! I haven't decided yet how I'm going to spend my bonus, but I sure am looking forward to it! :basic44:

Glad you were able to spend yours like you wanted to!

[EG~Always]

A Max 401K and IRA contribution is not the worry of anyone under $100.K.........believe me.there are ways to invest that last $10,000 you don't need to live on, when your total income is under $100K a year.

Annuities, Tax free municipal bonds, 401K's IRA's of two types. Other instruments of investment.

You should all be thinking that you can live on 200% of your current salary with taxes when you are 65, 250% at 70 years old, 300% at 75, etc....plan your life to live that way .........$3 a gallon gas now was $.30 in 1965.....42 years ago, when I was just graduating from college.......Did I think that gas would be $3. a gallon then? Do you think there will be a shortage of drinking water in 30 years from now ? How much do you pay for a gallon of pure water now? $1? how about $10 in 30 years?

Think about your future! Think about how what sounds great now, will sound like a pittance in 10 or 20 years.


Ask your employer to pay you fair wages. Basic wages for full time .$10 and all benefits....this will be mandatory in 3 years. Basic management wages...$15 and full benefits. Basic executive wages...$25 an hour with full benefits. This is what Americans need to provide for themselves, their families..2 workers at $25 an hour with benefits, about what you need to raise a family in America today, and send those kids to college, or provide them an adequate education, while building a retirement nest egg.

Tell me I am wrong.


I make just a bit more than what you call 'executive' wages, which I'm not. Don't know where you got your numbers??? . I have no children. I paid for my own education. My home will be paid for in less than 8 years.

I currently have more than 6 times my annual salary in investmenst (this includes my 401k) I am in my mid 30's.

So yes, you're wrong..... I'll spend my bonus on a new tv and won't fret over surviving retirement.

[EG~Always]

So you are admitting that you would NEVER call the police or the fire department because they are all underpaid? You will put out the fire yourself and shoot the intruder instead of seeking help from Police? Ok.....you are suggesting that ALL police and Fire personnel should look for other jobs and you are not responsible if there is no Police or Fire to respond to your emergency?

By the way, $1000, sounds like a very small bonus to me..sounds like next year if your employer is doing poorly, you will accept a $20 turkey.

Your employer is lucky to have you...but you can do better.

IMO


WTH are you talking about. You are the one that said public employees didn't get adequate bonuses????

And didn't you say you'd never heard of a binus over$1oo?


WOW :nonono:

[EG~Always]

[QUOTE=Justiceguy;9203]The MAX??? snipped.....
You and your boss have the wrong way of thinking about yearly compensation.. and have the wrong way of thinking of self-indulgence ...../QUOTE]

I personally work in the private sector and it isn't until we close out the fiscal year that we know what profits the company has earned. It is at this time that the owner/boss decides how she is going to use those profits. She could very well spend all of the profit on herself, advertising, etc. However she chooses to share the profits with the employees that do such great work all year long to insure that the company is profitable. I would rather earn the average in my area and get a bonus then get a raise this year and have to lose it next year because we weren't so profitable.

I contribute to retirement, I have a diversity of stock, I have savings, I have bonds, my credit cards are paid, i have no car note, or loans. My health insurance is paid 100% (also out of company profits). I contribute to my health account so that I don't have any out of pocket expenses, should a health crisis arise. I donate to children's hospitals and research, and to individuals who I feel could use a helping hand.

So if I am blessed with a bonus, i'll use it as i see fit.



:happy0158:

[Roenick]

I just got my state kicker check back!! I'm so excited... I didn't think it would be as much as it was.It'll pay my visa though, as I've put a lot on it with home repairs.

But maybe I should call one of my 8 financial planners from my work and see what they think. :straight:


:parting:





HisGirl... That is very sweet of you to help pay the vet bill. My parents cat got eaten by a coyote this summer (she was a stray and they couldn't keep her indoors). Im glad the pup is going to be ok.

Hugs and scratches.

[Justiceguy]

WTH are you talking about. You are the one that said public employees didn't get adequate bonuses????

And didn't you say you'd never heard of a binus over$1oo?


WOW :nonono:

NO, I did NOT say that..........re-read and try for meaning.. you are out of the ball park as far as comprehension is concerned.....I said that working for 10 million dollar enterprises, I got $100 maximum..........there are places where people mismanage funds worse than this....but that's my example.

I am on ignore for this closed minded poster. Yes, it is TRUE, few police and fire department employees in the USA, who protect your life and dwellings every ay of the year, no matter which day it is.....NONE of them get bonuses..........you get a bonus because your bosses are stupid as to how to allocate funds..that's my point. and they give you 1/10th of their yearly profits. and keep 9/10ths for themselves........you poor slobs... you do all the work and he gets all the profits, and gives you a dime on his dollar.

[mood*ring]

snipped: NO, I did NOT say that..........re-read and try for meaning.. you are out of the ball park as far as comprehension is concerned.....I said that working for 10 million dollar enterprises, I got $100 maximum..........

snipped... Yes, it is TRUE, few police and fire department employees in the USA, who protect your life and dwellings every day of the year, no matter which day it is.....NONE of them get bonuses..........

Originally Posted by Justiceguy I have NEVER heard of a Bonus over 100$.

You did say that.

Also my ex hubby is a fireman and he gets yearly bonuses based on # of calls, years with the department, etc. The year we had katrina and rita, was a huge bonus. Last year was quiet and not as much.

[Justiceguy]

Originally Posted by Justiceguy I have NEVER heard of a Bonus over 100$.

You did say that.

Also my ex hubby is a fireman and he gets yearly bonuses based on # of calls, years with the department, etc. The year we had katrina and rita, was a huge bonus. Last year was quiet and not as much.


I NEVER heard of a Fire Department with public funds giving any bonuses, but I support them if they got a bonus......Katrina was certainly worth that....did they invest it in their retirement and their kids' education, or did they waste it on beer and clothes?

I hope their financial advisor told them that bonuses for Fire workers were rare in the USA........most people who enlist in Fire Departments get NO, 0$
bonuses...EVER........consider yourselves lucky if you saw a dollar of this....a hundred thousand Firemen and women don't get what you got.

[proud irish]

NO, I did NOT say that..........re-read and try for meaning.. you are out of the ball park as far as comprehension is concerned.....I said that working for 10 million dollar enterprises, I got $100 maximum..........there are places where people mismanage funds worse than this....but that's my example.

I am on ignore for this closed minded poster. Yes, it is TRUE, few police and fire department employees in the USA, who protect your life and dwellings every ay of the year, no matter which day it is.....NONE of them get bonuses..........you get a bonus because your bosses are stupid as to how to allocate funds..that's my point. and they give you 1/10th of their yearly profits. and keep 9/10ths for themselves........you poor slobs... you do all the work and he gets all the profits, and gives you a dime on his dollar.

I worked in law enforcement, loved my job, and in the beginning, they'd give us a turkey for Thanksgiving. :happy0158: I didn't make the best money, but I certainly wouldn't go around insulting people who made more money than I did. If I wanted their job, I would do their job. I wanted my job and I loved it.

How people manage their money is their business. Offering suggestions is one thing, throwing insults is another. It is really that simple.

[EastCoastAngel]

A purse, hey, I didn't get a new one of those yet!! Thanks



Treat yourself to a facial, massage or have your nails done and then take yourself to that movie you have been wanting to see. :happy0158:

[proud irish]

Treat yourself to a facial, massage or have your nails done and then take yourself to that movie you have been wanting to see. :happy0158:

My husband got me a "Day at the Spa" certificate for Mother's Day. I still haven't used it. I better check to make sure it hasn't expired. Every once in a while, I will get a European Facial. Ever had one of those? That's about as girlie as I get and I LOVE them!!

[Roenick]

My husband got me a "Day at the Spa" certificate for Mother's Day. I still haven't used it. I better check to make sure it hasn't expired. Every once in a while, I will get a European Facial. Ever had one of those? That's about as girlie as I get and I LOVE them!!


Send me the kids and go treat yourself to your spa day!

What's a European facial? I'm too lazy to look it up.



Hisgirl... a facial and nails would be good specially with your new hair do. Which I'm still waiting to see.

[proud irish]

Send me the kids and go treat yourself to your spa day!

What's a European facial? I'm too lazy to look it up.



Hisgirl... a facial and nails would be good specially with your new hair do. Which I'm still waiting to see.

Only if you keep them! :basic45:


A European facial is more intense than a regular one. I've a few and different things are done each time. Please, while B is overseas, go and treat yourself to one. It takes me a bit to relax and enjoy it, but after a few minutes, I'm lovin it!!! I'm gonna go and get another one while mine is overseas. If you were closer, we could go together!!! (Whether you and I have Christmas bonuses or not!!!)

[Roenick]

Better plan - leave the kids with your parents and fly out here. We can go get one at the salon I know.

And they give discounts since the are business members of ours so our money would go further.

[proud irish]

Better plan - leave the kids with your parents and fly out here. We can go get one at the salon I know.

And they give discounts since the are business members of ours so our money would go further.

Do you know I almost flew out west one time a couple of years ago? I even booked a flight, but then didn't end up going. Shortly after, I ended up in Ireland!! lol....

I wish I could fly out there. I bet it is beautiful, except for the snow. *shudder*


Hey, you could fly out here!!!! I might could even get someone to watch my crew for a day!!! :s1gyahoo: When should I expect you?

[Roenick]

It's not snowing right now. HA, Watch if you came out it would snow a foot and you'd be stuck!
You need to come in Spring or Fall. It's gorgeous!!


I'll be there soon!

[proud irish]

You know the last time I went up and saw Kami, it snowed on me!!!! Course, just before we left, I threw a snow ball and hit her square on!!!! That made the snow a little more bearable!!!

[Roenick]

:67302: Poor Kami :67302::67302:




This summer I think you need to plan your cross country trip and end in Oregon for a few days.

[proud irish]

Oh I don't know. Time will tell....time will tell. As of now, I'm not planning on any big trips. My last couple haven't worked out like I thought they would. I'm hoping that hubby will be flying in up north again so I can go up there to get him and see Kelly and Kami!!! Why don't you join us there? hehehe

[Roenick]

Let me know when! B wants to go see Kami when he gets home and then head to Ft Leonardwood to see his drill Sgt.

I checked his cell phone messages since his phone doesn't work over there. His drill sgt had left 3 messages already trying to check on him.

[proud irish]

awww.... I love it when they have a good DS!!

I had a friend that was stationed out at Leonardwood for a little over a year. If I'm not mistaken, that was his last base before he left with a little over 20 years under his belt.

You know that you'll know more when I know what's happening next. That is still a bit away, anyhow. Oh...did I tell you that he may be going over to the other sandbox next? He started talking about that just about the time he left. I have no idea when I'll know if that will happen. yee hawwwww

[Roenick]

awww.... I love it when they have a good DS!!
I had a friend that was stationed out at Leonardwood for a little over a year. If I'm not mistaken, that was his last base before he left with a little over 20 years under his belt.

You know that you'll know more when I know what's happening next. That is still a bit away, anyhow. Oh...did I tell you that he may be going over to the other sandbox next? He started talking about that just about the time he left. I have no idea when I'll know if that will happen. yee hawwwww



Some ppl make fun of him for keeping in contact with his DS. But B really looks up to him and learned a lot from him. We were hoping that he would've gotten transferred to Ft Lewis when he made E8 but he didn't.

Does he like it there better than were he is now? Does he have a time frame for the trip?
I was hoping for CA job for him. Then you'd have to come west.

[GardenGirl]

I wish my husband would give me a bonus.
GG

[hisgirl_2455]

Send me the kids and go treat yourself to your spa day!

What's a European facial? I'm too lazy to look it up.



Hisgirl... a facial and nails would be good specially with your new hair do. Which I'm still waiting to see.

Well, I just bought myself that digital camera I have been wanting last night, so...as soon as I figure it out, I will put one up, k?

[FDInLaw]

I wish my husband would give me a bonus.
GG
Me too! :grin:

[GardenGirl]

He ordered me a cashmere sweater from Macy's, and the AeroGarden so I can grow salad indoors.
Still no bonus. I told him he should split his with me, he said I steal all his money anyway, so what's the difference?
How true.
GG

[GardenGirl]

I will say a prayer for your Nona on the 15th, which is my first baby's 27th birthday, and also the anniversary of my grandfather's death in 1981.
Sorry to hear of your loss.
GG

[FDInLaw]

I will say a prayer for your Nona on the 15th, which is my first baby's 27th birthday, and also the anniversary of my grandfather's death in 1981.
Sorry to hear of your loss.
GG

Thanks! Would you mind posting this on her thread?

http://helpfindthemissing.org/forum/showthread.php?p=12515#post12515

As soon as there are at least ten messages I will send the link to her Mom.

:1222423:

[GardenGirl]

I put a message there for you.
GG

[FDInLaw]

I put a message there for you.
GG

Nona was murdered two years ago. Her boyfriend was found not guilty this summer. The only real evidence points to him, but since he is the one that found her body it was hard for the jury to convict (I guess). Now any justice is totally in God's hands.

Thanks for posting!

[GardenGirl]

Oh my goodness!! I thought it was your grandmother!!
Then I saw her pic and figured I might be wrong on that.

How awful for you. What goes around comes around, he will get his, don't you worry about that.
You might not be there to see it, but it will happen.
Was she your sister, or friend?

I am sending you a big hug. Did you get it? Good!!
GG

[FDInLaw]

Oh my goodness!! I thought it was your grandmother!!
Then I saw her pic and figured I might be wrong on that.

How awful for you. What goes around comes around, he will get his, don't you worry about that.
You might not be there to see it, but it will happen.
Was she your sister, or friend?

I am sending you a big hug. Did you get it? Good!!
GG

You're right! I better change my sig a little! Glad you said something.

(I'll pm you about my personal conection.)

[GardenGirl]

Tomorrow is payday. What shall I do to ensure my bonus from my husband?
No, no, no, there'll be none of THAT. THAT I don't do, I am married now, I don't have to.
GG

[hisgirl_2455]

Tomorrow is payday. What shall I do to ensure my bonus from my husband?
No, no, no, there'll be none of THAT. THAT I don't do, I am married now, I don't have to.
GG

Hide the remote, only return it when you get your bonus. Men are so easy. :0001:

[GardenGirl]

Ahhh....didn't think of that!! you are brilliant.
GG

[hisgirl_2455]

Ahhh....didn't think of that!! you are brilliant.
GG

I have my moments...

[Ross]

I got a mustang.Not the car .

[SaberGal]

Before I became a housewife, I worked for a huge national company managing one of their business offices. Their budget for our Christmas party was $10.00 a head. "Bonuses" were only given to the much higher-ups. The last year I was there, we just asked for the $10.00 so we could go grab a combo meal and a shake from McDonald's. It was absurd....but it seems that the smaller the business, the more generous they are and the better they treat their employees.

[GardenGirl]

My sister is an attorney, and you wouldn't believe the bonus's she gets. It's all based on her billable hours. This year she's getting $9,000.00.
When I worked (RN) we would get a week's pay and a GC for a Butterball turkey. Wait, the turkey was for T'Giving.
A week's pay.

Imagine that, a meal at McD for all your hard work?
GG

[FDInLaw]

Hubby gets his bonus today. :basic45:

Can't wait to find out what it is!!! :basic44:

[GardenGirl]

Hide the remote, then you can have some too!!
GG

[FDInLaw]

Hide the remote, then you can have some too!!
GG

My Hubby is the sweetest guy alive. . . I don't have to even ask. If there is a jerk in our marriage, it's me. :flirt99:

[GardenGirl]

Aww, that's so nice to say. I must agree that it's that way here too. Hubby really is perfect, I'm the one off in La-La land most of the time.
Sounds like yours is a gem.
GG

[Faith]

I worked for 15 "serious" job years before becoming a stay at home mom for a very large corp. We got 10% of our previous years income and always got our bonus in July when we got our 2 weeks vacation.

I also had a Christmas Club with them where they took $25 a week out of my check and I got that when we got out for Thanksgiving. Just in time for Black Friday. Of course I had 3 children and that's what I used to buy their Christmas plus some left over for w/e I wanted to use it for.

My July bonus usually went toward paying my house off and I did in 10 years.

[Antsmomma]

I have had ONE serious job- by serious I mean jobs I have had since graduating high school. So you would think I got a decent bonus for my 5 years of service. Oh no...not this year...last year I got like 600ish. This year I got 300...and in a check... so after everythihng it was like 270.

My complaint with that is... 1. I got more in previous years. and 2. this year we went off how long you have been here...and so the people that do nothing extra got the same amount. Never mind that I have gotten this company out of many jams this past year and took a huge caseload when we couldnt keep any other case managers, never mind that I had to go back behind other case managers and fix what they screwed up and never mind that dring our surveys and billing audot this year I was the only case manager to stay late every night and help out with not only case management issues but issues in other areas as well. If some one was here just as long as I and did none of that they still got what I did. Making me feel completly unappreciated. Which was what the bonus used to be about. So there is no difference around here if you do your job plus, you just do your job period, or you do your job poorly. And they all wonder why our lower level staff are so unmotivated!

[Smokey Stover]

I don't think that either I or my wife has ever gotten a bonus, although I think there was a Thanksgiving turkey one year long ago.

I find the advice from JusticeGuy very interesting. He speaks blithely of making your money work at 5% and up, and all the good ways of preparing for your retirement. And the desirability of finding a better job if you aren't getting paid well enough. I read in the papers all the time about the difficulty many Americans have in saving anything at all. I read that finding a new job is very difficult for most people, and that the job market is extremely tight. I read that some economists think it's outrageous that savings interest in many banks is currently in the vicinity of one percent and below. (I have some CDs bringing me 0.5% at Bank of America.) Above all, I read that we are in what some are calling "the Great Recession," while others just call it a financial disaster.

From what I've read above, many of the members of this board are doing well for themselves, perhaps not spectacularly in most cases, but well enough to include significant bonuses. I'm sure they've earned them, and I'm glad they've got them. I can't imagine myself ever telling anyone what he or she should do with his or her bonus. To me, getting new clothes, or a new hair-do, or a trip to Barbados, are all reasonable uses for a bonus. The only thing I object to are the bonuses that bankers and CEOs of health insurance companies get. But that's a whole other issue, or can or worms, if you prefer.

I'm retired now, but my wife is still working, and NOT getting bonuses. She works for a university that lost a lot of money in the Great Recession, and her salary is frozen. Plainly she chose the wrong line of work, from the point of view of making a lot of money. But a surprising number of otherwise intelligent people do not enter one of the vocations that pay big bucks. I can't imagine why not. Or perhaps I can.