xmas bonus

[badger]

I have never in my life gotten a christmas bonus... do you get one?

[shootingstar]

Yes, I've received one..from when in private firms. Not all, but some.

When I've worked for govn't, I don't recall getting a Christmas bonus. And the positions I held in govn't were unionized. (I worked for provincial Ont. & B.C.) Provincial govn't Ont. employees have a strong union...which gives them much healthier salary pay scales than prov. B.C. unionized employees.

Would suggest to find out if your pension will be indexed according to inflation. A good govn't pension will be indexed over the years/decades.

Alot of major private firm pensions...tend not to be and no guarantee. It makes a difference long-term. So the lack of Christmas bonuses becomes not as important as other factors over time...that is if you stick around long enough.

[krisl6]

Nope

[Becky]

Nope, but I work in government, so I don't really expect one. Our idea of a bonus is being given an extra half day or day of holiday leave on Christmas Eve (not normally a State holiday) I like it when that happens because it gives DH and me a little more time to get packed up and on the road to the parents' house.

SS, good point about the indexed pension. I need to look into that!

[Tri Girl]

I do. I haven't always gotten one, but now I do (it's a few hundred dollars from out PTO). I teach at a very blessed Catholic School and I know that it's super generous of them to do that for us.


It's not thousands or tens of thousands (or millions for some CEO's) like some companies- but it's more than enough for me.

[NoNo]

We usually do here. Not a very large amount, especially after they take taxes out of it! Not sure what will happen this year since we had to lay people off, but we were told that we will be getting raises for next year. Of course, they're taking away the 401(k) matching. I guess I have to take what I can get.

[snapdragen]

Nope - another guvermint worker

[blackhillsbiker]

I get a small one, for which I am thankful. I'm grateful to have a job this year. So many small local print shops have gone under. I'm glad we are still busy.

Deb

[badger]

interesting how many civil servants are on this site! is it that cycling attracts government workers, or are government workers more attracted to cycling because we need the outlet?

[Becky]

interesting how many civil servants are on this site! is it that cycling attracts government workers, or are government workers more attracted to cycling because we need the outlet?

I was thinking that same thing! I ride much more now than I did when I was in the private sector, simply because there's no routine overtime and more flexible schedules. Sure, I put in extra hours when the project calls for it, but it's not the norm to do 50 and 60 hour weeks. For me, the decreased pay is offset by my improved quality of life.

Of course, we definitely need the outlet too

[Pax]

interesting how many civil servants are on this site! is it that cycling attracts government workers, or are government workers more attracted to cycling because we need the outlet?

In my previous occupation I worked non-stop and was on call 24/7. Now that I'm civil service I work 37.5 hours a week and NO call...I actually have time to pursue my interests now.

[OakLeaf]

Of the two non-retired people I ride with on weekdays, one of them's a federal employee ... it's really easy for her to take off work on short notice when the weather forecast is good.