By: Financial Samurai
Hi Flexo, glad to hear you got a bonus, and sorry to hear it was below expectations a little bit. I guess in times like this, it’s a blessing to sometimes get a bonus. My wife worked her tail off last...
View ArticleBy: Four Pillars
I didn’t get any raise last year although I got a pretty good year-end bonus. The reality is that a lot of companies pay just enough money to keep most of their employees. That’s just the way it is....
View ArticleBy: Flexo
Yes, I do get the impression they’re paying just enough to string me along for a while. For a while there seemed to be some advancement opportunities available, but now that seems to be up in the air…...
View ArticleBy: RainyDaySaver
I’d be thrilled with either a reasonable bonus or a raise (haven’t seen either of those in 2-plus years), but I think in my industry, it’s enough to still have a job. And I think my employer knows...
View ArticleBy: Monevator
One thing (about the only thing, apart from certain social elements) about a full-time job is the steady uptick of wages and bonuses. As a freelance I have to hustle or upscale to make those happen for...
View ArticleBy: savingeverything
What is the name of your course in photography? is it toward a degree program or certificate program? how much is your class, and how much are the extra fees for a part time course? does the course...
View ArticleBy: Flexo
Let’s see. The course is offered by a non-profit arts organization based in a major university borough down the road from me. The name is “intermediate photography.” The course is six weeks long and...
View ArticleBy: guinness416
Interesting article about the olympic athletes. I never heard of the Home Depot programme before. It sounds like a good one and I hope someone else steps in to provide something similar, even if it...
View ArticleBy: Financial Samurai
Flexo, how long were you a “non-exempt” employee? Give this is your first full year bonus as an “exempt” employee, maybe it just takes time? We’re just coming out of the crisis, and according to many...
View ArticleBy: Flexo
I started with this company as a temp in 2002 after leaving an arts-related career. I’m glad progress has been forward each year, but I might be hitting a wall in my current department. Plus, I’ve been...
View ArticleBy: Financial Samurai
Gotcha. I think I know EXACTLY how you are feeling, but from ironically the complete OPPOSITE perspective. Due to the success of your site since 2002, you have become a big name in the PF community....
View ArticleBy: Flexo
Heh. I don’t think anyone in the office would care too much about “who I am” online. As far as your site goes, just be patient. You have an excellent community growing and I’m sure you will succeed...
View ArticleBy: H Lee D
I took a 3% pay cut last year (plus higher deductible/copay). They’ve told us they won’t cut our pay again — they’ll cut people instead — but we certainly won’t get a raise. And I’m not in an industry...
View ArticleBy: Smithee
In my 12 years in the American workplace, I’ve gotten an annual bonus exactly once. Earlier last year we all took a 10% pay cut, and our regular salaries still haven’t been restored.
View ArticleBy: Financial Samurai
I’ll give myself 7 years. If nothing happens by then, I’ll have to hit the bid!
View ArticleBy: Ely
After all the doom and gloom talk, I was surprised that we got both raises and bonuses, this year and last. I was sure they’d be cut like the holiday party, office snacks, and three of our co-workers....
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