#bonus

Just so people are aware, TI just substantially cut profit sharing for 2026 onward. We all basically got a large pay cut.

Coworkers laid off last week, this week I hear the product I work on is being gutted. Some will move to other areas, others will be let go. For the “lucky ones” that remain, it feels like we are left behind on a sinking ship. Lower 401k, no hopes for promotion, they removed our bonuses, and after the earnings call today it seems things will continue to get worse. Besides the people I work with I can’t think of a single positive thing about working for this company, and ironically they’re in the process of wrecking that last part. The toughest part is that we can’t complain about low morale because that is by design. Leadership wants people to hate their job so they quit. Things are looking bleak - decided to start looking outside the company today.

Please post your VCIP guesses below. The closest guess gets a pretend pizza party!

A question to those employees riffed in late 2025 who had a last employment date in December, were you promised the full AIP payout in 2026 (whatever that ends up being...)? Same question to employees that set their retirement date in December 2025? Were you promised full AIP payout in March 2026? Trying to do some planning for the near future.

Just got an email telling us that we are getting a 1100 cash reward!

Question is, is there going to be a follow-up saying we have to wait 3 years to get it? LOL Also, is this generosity in lieu of getting a raise this year? LOL

Bonus for lead and Senior software engineer?

Expect a weak earnings print and disappointing bonuses. The setup is already clear.

Revenue growth is barely positive and EPS is expected to decline year over year. Legacy segments continue to drag results while growth areas aren’t scaling fast enough to offset it. Meanwhile, the balance sheet is still weighed down by massive debt, limiting flexibility and magnifying every misstep.

Billions have been spent on buybacks at higher prices, yet the stock continues to underperform peers and the broader market. That’s textbook value destruction, capital out the door with nothing to show for it. Analysts have responded by trimming expectations, not raising them.

On the cost side, operating expenses are creeping higher while productivity gains remain elusive. Decisions that add friction instead of efficiency show up quietly in margins and execution, even if they’re never called out directly.

Bonuses follow the numbers. Flat growth, declining EPS, weak stock performance, and constrained free cash flow don’t justify upside payouts. At best, expect tight targets. At worst, expect “discipline.”

Predictions on bonus %

What is the best time for Sabbatical considering YE performance reviews, compensation discussions and bonus decisions

Any VCIP guesses? I’m thinking 120%

Any one know the date? I think could be this week.

Just curious! Could you possibly simply get a very low bonus since you still met some expectations? Most know what a tough place this is to work for many areas. If you are an employee who always got meets/meets and then one time its meets/does not meet -- is it manager's discretion?

Oh my goodness. I've just been informed that we will not be getting merit or COLA raises if we are eligible for / receive the AIP (Associate Incentive Program) bonus.

WTAF.

Been with the company 10 years and received exceeded a majority of the time (8/10 reviews). To my absolute shock I have received a partially achieved. It looks like bonus payout is anticipated to be around 100% per today’s email - what can I expect for partially achieved? 50%? Lower? Thank you.

Any news or rumours profit sharing bonus this coming March? The shares price skyrocket and demands super exceed forecast

Good luck with your Comp discussions. Share details anonymously.

LOB/Place/Band/EOY-Ratings/Pay-Incrase/Bonus

(Ex; GBAM/NY/B3/M-M/+$5K/$11k)

So they delayed the employee meeting. And an out of nowhere announcement that bonus process is changing. Anyone with info on bigger picture plan

What would be the Lumen 2026 STI/Bonus Expectations? Do they give STI/Bonus this year? If so what would be the expected percentage?

Curious how people usually spend their measly bonus? Do you put it in savings, book a vacation, pay bills?

Hey, its a tell all, what's your base salary increase/decrease and bonus increase/decrease, and what is your LOB (or field if business), JPM location (or overall area). Give percentages, or as much detail as possible. Are you depressed about comp?, are you going to quit and why? How long have you worked here? Etc. Let's be transparent.

What’s the typical bonus amount for a Sr. Lead Bus Execution Consultant?

Just saw an official Schwab social media post about how well the company performed last year. It’s too bad that won’t translate into better merits and bonuses

Had a quick talk with my manager today and they said merits and bonuses were virtually identical to last year. How?!

When the company performs poorly, we get merit and bonus cuts. When the stock skyrockets, we remain stable, all while the EC enriches themselves. Approves 20% pay increases for themselves, stock options, golden parachutes etc.

Pay increases for us plebeians doesn’t cover inflation and the rising cost of living. What is the actual point or incentive to try at this company? Promotions are political, not based on merit. Pay increases are stagnant. You’ll get your 2-3%, smile, and keep toeing the line or you’ll be kicked to the curb. Sh-t is discouraging, man

Any managers got any insights on what the merit and incentive numbers look like vs prior year?

When will Bonuses be paid out this year? I know we got them at the end of January last year.

I think I read here that being a vice president means that to keep your bonus (so they dont clawback) you need to work 30 days after the February 13 distribution date? Can anyone confirm this?

I know everyone is asking, Workday has an announcement that says 2025 successful bonus results will be available at the end of January.

Last 3 yrs 3/3 , same bonus same increament 1.5%.doesnt even meet inflation. More commute , different managers to adopt, constant priority changes.
I dont understand what else to do to lift to 2 rating.

Seems like they taking their time this year. Anyone heard anything yet? Curious to see how bad it is.

Any guesses?

What’s the percent different between a 3 and a 4 for API payout?

GCP opened up, so managers now know the raises and bonus budgets.

I'll start - Aero US - For a 5-block - Average 2.5% raise, MIP at 130% of target.

Can someone who is smarter than me help me understand how good or bad the quarterly results, and because of timing, the annual results for 2025?

It seems like we had a really good year but I can be reading this wrong. But I'm getting upset that it looks like we had a good year but I know the compensation numbers are horrible this round. And if that's the case, they do not in fact pay for performance.

I’ve looked at the financial goals for 2025 STIP from the last proxy report and have been tracking them all year. It seems likely that the year should exceed 100% of all 4 financial goals. But of course with the new regime who knows what will happen. Thoughts?

STIP 2025 annual metrics as of 3Q25

Adjusted OIBDA $3.1b now 2.46b
1Q $688m
2Q $824m
3Q $952m

Free cash flow $250m now 255m
1Q $123m
2Q $117m
3Q $15m

DTC OIBDA ($837m) now 388m
1Q ($109m)
2Q $157m
3Q $340m

DTC revenue $7.8b now 7.06b
1Q $2.74b
2Q $2.16b
3Q $2.16b

Does anyone know what day the portal will update with year end comp and updated salaries for 2026?

Been doing twice the work and without support from management. Was so overwhelmed and irritated about questionable business/sales/ compliance issues I pushed back about workload and lack of support. As I predicted and most of you suggested per similar messaging on here they gave me an inconsistently meets for my performance review. Said I wasn't open to new additional work and a team player.

I already considered quitting or retiring or whatever we want to call it. I am contemplating pushing back and putting the information for leadership and HR to get involved. I know not a big threat or care to them as they will fire me in the next 12 months for something concocted.

My thought is they are sc--wing me to line their pocket or give major increases to their yes men. The group currently has a shortage of workers with too much work to go around. I already knew the stress wasn't worth it with a full raise and bonus (bonus 20 to 25% of gross pay). I do need to leave imo.

Has anyone recently (last year or year before) got an IM and then a raisebor bonus still? If so how much less than prior years?

Looking through my team tonight, it appears that we are nearly fully funded. Merit is 2.5-3.0% and bonuses at 100%. Stock seemed a bit lower, but not too crazy.

Right before his retirement this month…. Guess if you drank the kool aid and helped drive the company into the ground further, you get rewarded

I haven’t seen any end of year AIP percentages and you would think that it would be released by now given we are in a new year and new quarter.

I got partially meets expectations at year end. I have just got £4.5k in bonus. This company is an absolute joke even to the well treated analysts but it is hard to find reasons to leave when analysts can expect these bonuses for sub par work. The atmopshere in office is tense as we can sense the hatred as the rumours spread. Other analysts have reported managers and supervisors being overly critical or leaving them out of work out of spite. Worst of all, most analysts considering leaving after the 2 year program.