I just found out I’m getting a monster bonus. In the next couple weeks. Like 3 weeks pay. As a “thanks”.
I hardly know what to think - I can’t reach my boyfriend to tell him, but I had to tell somebody!!!
I am literally shaking!
Darn! and I forgot to give you my address!! ( :D)
seriously congrads, and have fun with it. (I am available for adoption tho’)
I’m soooooo envious! But then, I’m getting a raise in january… a whopping 3.57% Ah the joys of being a civil servant.
So, drinks are on you, right?? 
Coolness! I just had my review and should be receiving a 4.5% raise on my next check. Woo Hoo!
Missy2U you must work for a great company who appreciates their employees. Just think of all the extra money you get to spend on christmas presents! Happy spending to you!
A bonus?
Companies DO that?
Wow.
I thought that only happened in the movies or on tv or something.
Thanks, everyone, for your good thoughts.
I DO work for a great company - well, for a great BOSS. He made the decision.
I just got a call from my boyfriend, and I told him - it sounded like he was in tears - he was all choked up. We are so broke right now we can’t afford to pay attention - this is going to make things so much easier (it’s been really, really bad - let’s just say it’ll be nice to know the power will stay on), and Christmas so much nicer for Mini2U.
Thank you fate, thank you karma, thank you God, thank whomever - just thank you thank you thank you.
It’s true! I work for just such a company. Every year we get a card which can be redeemed for a 12-14 pound turkey.
The thing is, they just don’t get the irony about giving their employees the bird.
Yes, but dear, they neglected to tell you the monster is me. I’ll be over just in time for Christmas. 
Hee hee. Don’t you just love those funny username mixups??? BTW, congrats on your real bonus! That’s awesome!
I’m so glad for you!
And btw, the above is a hilarious way to put it. I’m in your shoes right now (please, heat, stay on!), thankful that I don’t have a little one to care for.
Congratulations! Bonuses are always a good surprise, and the bigger the better. What a positive reflection on you!! If it’s that big, I don’t doubt you deserve it.
I just learned that the telecommunications giant for which I work does not give a holiday bonus and forbids office christmas parties. Instead, the 2nd and 3rd in command go around the country each year and personally extend holiday wishes to each employee.
The COO in our office has decided that this is a bunch of crap and is hosting a holiday party for my office (about 70 people) at his friends’ bar and paying out of his own pocket.
I would still prefer a little extra cash!
finest kind. your boss is amazing. enjoy.
I agree with Melpomene. Karma, nothing, I’m sure you earned it. Congratulations. 
Unkie Beer should be here any minute hawking Straight Dope merchandise.
Congrats, Missy. Now, go “mall” yourself.
Missy,
I am sure that you DO deserve it.
Therefore, spend it all on something you would not normally “waste” money on, something just for YOU!
Scotti has spoken!