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Postive Vibes appreciated
So on Friday, our quarterly bonuses were deposited into our paychecks (seriously- how lucky am I to still get a substantial bonus every quarter in this economy, I still can't get over that!). Anyway, every quarter we get MBO's (Management by Objectives) which are objectives we meet to get our bonus potential. Well one of my employee's met her objectives by 100%, so assumed she'd get the full amount of the bonus (however this is also our form of profit sharing, so like if you get 0% on your MBO's- you still get something). Well the company did not meet all of it's Q3 goals, so everyone's payments were reduced by about 15%.
Well on Friday she was VERY upset, as she's getting married in two weeks. She took this anger out on me...and then made it personal saying, "I don't go to bat for my employee's"- which is so false, they have MBO's because of what I and the other people in my position have done and stated for them. She stated this to my face, and I am her bosses boss- you don't speak to ANYONE that way- period.
Anyway, I get her point, I really do, she's getting married in a few weeks and was COUNTING on that money. However it is still a bonus, and we've always said not to count on bonus money. Additionally- hello it's STILL a bonus in an economy where people get laid off daily, we STILL get a bonus.
So this is what I start my Monday with today- dealing with this.
Happy Vibes and good wishes accepted 
Re: Postive Vibes appreciated
Oh geez.
Some people really get on my nerves. I would have had a hard time not decking this employee in the face. There are so many people right now that don't have the benefit of a JOB let alone a BONUS. Be appreciative of what you get.
My organization was very lucky this year as well. Everyone got a bonus of between 10-20% of their annual pay. It was very unexpected (well okay, I knew about it, but besides the accounting dept. it was unexpected) and it really made my day to see how appreciative everyone was when they received their check. Many kept us if it was a mistake.
I hope she comes around and doesn't give you any more problems. In this current job market...you really need to keep your mouth shut before running it.
I agree with that. I am happy that we still even get a bonus. We even let 10 people go about a week ago but we are not even sure if we are getting one for this quarter. She should be happy she has a job and that she did get a bonus. Some people are never happy and yes the stress from her wedding may be getting to her but like you all said, don't ever count on a bonus.
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Thats just flat out bratty behaviour! In this economy you shouldnt expect ANYTHING!
I have a friend who showed up to work last week and it was GONE. They didnt even tell anyone! Just packed up and locked the doors GONE!
While I get that she is super stressed about $$ before her wedding (i left my job a month before my wedding.. YIKES) you are right that she should not have said that to you.
I hope that today, she'll come back and apologize to you for what she said. I am sure she was heated and she really needs to learn to think before she speaks but since that wasnt the case.... *fingers crossed* that she steps up and is the bigger person today!
Yep. A good friend of mine and her DH have 5 kids. Obviously day care is outrageous for that many children. He went to work this morning and there was a note on the door that said they had to shut down and they'd "get the checks out when they can". They are already late giving a paycheck and they are really screwed right now. He's been laid off quite a few times this year. It really sucks. Some people are so unappreciative.