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by grecy 3464 days ago
> So you also dislike bonuses for white collar professionals?

I do dislike them, because in a way they are the similar - you work really hard and you can't be sure if you will get it or not.

It's the classic carrot on a stick motivation.

> Because it's exactly the same thing.

At most companies, how you get a bonus and how much it is is very clearly defined, and so in that regard, it's not similar to tipping at all.

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> At most companies, how you get a bonus and how much it is is very clearly defined, and so in that regard, it's not similar to tipping at all.

I'm surprised that this has been your experience. In many cases, even cases where bonus is 3x annual salary, the bonus is "discretionary" and little is clearly defined.