Comments on: christmas bonus?

By: GOMEZ LOPEZ

GOMEZ LOPEZ — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:41:59 +0000

SHILLINGS??? 1843? Are you Bob Cratchit ? Did you expect to get a bonus to provide some slight provision for the poor and destitute who suffer greatly at this time of year?
‘Bah humbug, I say. Let me hear another sound from you, and you’ll keep your Christmas by losing your situation.’
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By: Sierra One

Sierra One — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:24:59 +0000

when I was 15 years old, I worked for a brewery company and at Christmas we all got 'double wages' , I earned £2. 12 shillings per week, so I got £5. 4 shillings, which I think these days , works out just under £6.
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By: Cubalishus

Cubalishus — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:15:59 +0000

I don't work now, but when I did it was for our local newspaper who also had a fantastic turnover each month, my Christmas bonus, a free paper, big deal.
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By: LISA J

LISA J — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:07:59 +0000

not a thing from the company, but our department manager gave us £20 each from his own pocket.
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By: bumkin

bumkin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:44:59 +0000

Nothing.. never do!!!
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By: FuschiaHoneyxx

FuschiaHoneyxx — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:00:59 +0000

I don't recall EVER getting an xmas bonus from any of my past jobs. Although this year i won an xmas prize which was a Nintendo DS lite which i was over the moon about as i was going out to buy one anyway this wk. Perfect timing!
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By: J

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:38:59 +0000

I work for £5.10 an hour doing a million and one things at once- I work for river island. my wage has never gone up and I have been there way over a year.

They dont do bonuses.

I do alot of over time and work anywhere from 4 to 30 hours a week,
My job is long and boring, and usually freezing cold as the manager insists we have the shop doors wedged wide open as otherwise customers complain we look shut (despite the shop being filled with customers shopping) dont get paid for the breaks I "HAVE" to take on 6,7,8,9, or 11 hour shifs.

I dont get a bonus.

My job entails greating every customer with a grin and asking them how I can help. I have to run changing rooms, shoes, stock room or tills- or stand at the front of the store near the open doors for 8 plus hours at a time, acting as a security guard catching thieves. If I fail to do any of these and customers or mystery shoppers mention it, I get told off. If I do well and get mentioned by a shopper or mystery shopper, I MAY get a £10 river island gift voucher. The clothes are too expensive for me to afford anyway.

Idont get a bonus

No I am not 16, I am 25 and live alone so have to work to pay bills. I do have a degree but as I have no experience, cannot get into visual design.

I dont get a bonus.

Christmas eve from 7pm to (last year) 10.30 pm is compulsary. Dont even ask about new years.

I don t get a bonus

I am in 2500 debt, ignoring the fact I have 16000 in student loan to pay back when I do get a decent job.

know anyone looking for staff??
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river island

By: sylvia

sylvia — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:21:59 +0000

bonus: something given or paid over and above what is due. This is the definition according to dictionary.com.

The idea here is that you aren’t OWED a bonus. It’s something given above and beyond your salary. I hate to be the downer in your pity party, but stop being ungrateful. At least your bosses gave you something.
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By: spider

spider — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:42:59 +0000

Got absolutely nothing of our bosses in 30 years! Think yourself lucky, at least you got something.
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By: mscuriousred

mscuriousred — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:33:59 +0000

OK so after reading all the other responses, I feel like I have it made. I work for a couple attorneys and well my bonus was $500.00 more but it was taxed. I have to say that I am a lot more appreciative than I was before this question.
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