It's not that I'm paranoid, but I can't help wondering if the phrase "If Tom would get a bonus, there must be something wrong with the formula." was ever uttered in a smoke-filled room...

That's just paranoid. There's no smoke-filled room, the whole plan is completely public and available at www.nobonusfortom.org.

the whole plan is completely public and available at www.nobonusfortom.org.

I hate that site.

(But I do get a bonus - one week's pay, which I've heard is pretty standard.)

Yeah, to be fair. Our bonus scheme used to be based on sales targets, which doesn't really motivate those of us in the development team.

Our development schedules aren't regular or formalized enough for a "ship it and win a prize" kind of bonus (other than a frosty beverage or two).

I can't help wondering if the phrase "If Tom would get a bonus, there must be something wrong with the formula." was ever uttered in a smoke-filled room...

Replace "Tom" and "bonus" with "Fred" and "window office," and I can relate.

Today's snowstorm-that-didn't provoked a fun description in the Tribune of the "dibs" system of keeping your shoveled out parking spot on the Chicago residential streets, and the consequences of ignoring said calling of "dibs":

Oh my god, that's brilliant!

A lot of work, but....

Only a matter of time before Baltimorons try this, if they haven't already.

So, it's not snowing at ALL in Chicago?

Interesting.

My bonus is based on a performance plan that was set in March. Since part of it is sales, it won't be figured until mid- to late-Jan. I should get it in February.

Our bonus scheme used to be based on sales targets, which doesn't really motivate those of us in the development team.

Yeah, I remember trying to explain that to upper management in my last job--it sucks when your bonus is held hostage by other people with other priorities.

I want a milk steamer.

Nope. South of here, I think, but not loop and northside. It's pretty windy, though.

We got a slight dusting, sumi, but so far, that's it.