I worked for Staples for 17 years, through the good years in the beginning where we made money hand over fist, and through the rough years where some years there were no bonuses at all paid out. It always felt like a kick in the pants because our salary was lower than industry standard but the promise of a 15% bonus was pretty rich. I’m glad I now work for another company that pays competitively in the base, and has a lower bonus. It nets out higher in the end and you don’t have to feel like you have your hat in your hand, lucky to get paid an even partial bonus like you somehow haven’t already earned it. You get a lower salary in hopes of that unicorn bonus. Staples treated me well though for years and honestly I have no sour grapes at all. Some of the best people and best culture I ever worked in during those golden years. There is life outside of there, believe me. Good luck everyone!
Originally posted by @12UMJD7y-ajud.