Do you give your boss a thank you note for the bonus he gave you for Christmas?

Question

Do you give your boss a thank you note for the bonus he gave you for Christmas?

Answer 1

In general, you don't give thank you cards for bonuses.

If it is part of a bonus program that "everyone" gets, you don't give a thank you card. If it is an "earned" bonus, you also don't need to give a thank you card. If it is something the boss gave out of the generosity of his/her heart (went out of their way to get it for you), then a thank you card is a good idea.

A simple verbal "thank you" is always sufficient.

Answer 2

Ok.... I didnt read all of the other answers.... but in my opinion, it kind of all depends on what kind of company that you work for if you give a bonus. I work for a gymnastics gym and we have only 20-30 employees, I work directly under the owner of the gym everyday. I got a 75 dollar visa gift card for my bonus. It is not a lot, but since I am only part time.... it is more than I make in a day sometimes. I will wirte a not directly to the owner since i know they are the ones that gave me the bonus. But if you work for a big business... where you dont see the owner all the time... i would say it is not necessary since your boss didnt shell out the money for it. I worked for several places where I didnt get even a dime of a bonus... and they were big companies... so you know they could have afforded one. I mean you COULD write one even if you dont see the owner... it would not hurt. A bonus is just that... a bonus. They dont have to give you one, or else it would be in the employee handbook as a benefit. I have never haggled a job offer for a larger christmas bonus. So I disagree that it is an earned thing that is part of your salary, though your boss can write it off as such and it does get tacked on to your paid wages and taxed when you get it. The truth is they could give everyone in the company a bonus except for you and you could do nothing about it. So it is a gift no matter what way you look at it. Do what you think is right.

Answer 3

As a boss - I did not receive a thank you note, my employee thanked me in person. This is enough, but if you feel you want to write a note I don't think it is a bad thing. I only give bonuses if they are deserved - I do not give all employees one. Therefore a note would just reiterate the fact that they know this and are grateful. However in a company where everyone gets a yearly bonus I would say absolutely no to a note - looks like you are sucking up. It is basically your salary and you are not getting any special treatment.

Answer 4

My husband owns his own company and is very hurt when his employees don't recognize his generosity at giving a bonus.



In his company, the Christmas bonus is a gift. Nowhere in the policy manual does it say that he has to give them a bonus. Yes, the bonus is based on the fact that the company did well, but it's not really even based on an individual's performance; all employees got the same amount.



After three years in a row of not one employee even remotely recognizing that the bonus was received (let alone gratitude for it), he is no longer giving them out.



Therefore, I make sure I say something to my boss when I receive my bonus! I certainly don't want to get it taken away.

Answer 5

Yes, most definitely! The size of the bonus should not determine giving your boss a card or not. The simple fact is that your boss did something that they didn't have to. I recommend that you purchase a blank card. Therefore, you can fill it in yourself. This would be the best method because it will say all the things that you feel without it being to cliche and misleading. It should not be a typical "thank you" card because those are not made for bosses. Just simply write inside that you want to thank your boss for recognizing and better compo-sating you for the hard work in which you do. And also for all the great assets that you job brings out of you! It will also make you a shoein the next time your boss gives bonuses.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I would love to have to give my boss a thank you note for a generous bonus at Christmas, unfortunately he doesn't give a Christmas bonus. But I am getting a 12% contribution from him into my retirement fund so i will give him a thank u for thank. Comes out to more that 8 grand and that's pretty generous!

Answer 8

If the taxes were taken out of the bonus, then I would just say a verbal thank you and leave it at that.



If it was a cash or non-taxed bonus, then I would write a card as it obviously came out of someones personal pocket and not the company coffers.



And BethAnn07 makes an excellent point that if employees don't show some appreciation for a bonus (which by definition is not part of regular pay) it could dissapear alltogether...



Congratulations and Happy New Year!

Answer 9

A big NO, not for the sole purpose of the bonus. You can thank the boss verbally for the bonus.



Bonuses are given to all employees, its not something he did especially for you. Its kind of like an office given gift.



If he gives out special gifts above and beyond, then a thank you is in order.

Answer 10

Depends on the situation. In a larger workplace where the bonuses are determined at a corporate level and your boss is only the person giving you the good news, you don't give a thank you note.



I work in a medium sized place where a lot of people get bonuses and my boss has input into "selling" me to upper management for the bonus. I thanked him in person.



In a small family run place, a thank you note would be very appropriate.

Answer 11

While it's not required, if you appreciate your boss and the bonus a simple thank you note is fine. You don't have to tell co-workers or friends that your sending it.



I always send my boss and co- workers holiday cards. And I tend to personalize them. Acknowledging something they did that made my day. Paying forward a sincere compliament.even to a boss is no big deal. I've found that it can brighten a rotten day for them. Because the bottom line is they are human beings.



Do what is comfortable for you.



My college student children sent their professors, staff and upper classmen students who have been really helpful in making their transition to college easier a Christmas card.

Answer 12

You have every right not to sent him a card or say thank you, since he is thanking you with the bonus, but I have learned through the years that a sincere "Thank You" card or word, is always appreciated and it goes a long way. I have thanked people for thanking me for doing something nice for them..I Thank them for their thoughtfulness in appreciating my "Thank You" It never hurts to show your appreciation for whatever reason and everyone loves to hear the words "Thank You". And though your boss gave you the bonus, in most cases he did not have too.. not legally.. So what harm is a "Thank You" to your very boss who holds the very key to your job, it only shows you are a appreciative and nice person..a person that would appreciate a nice raise a promotion or anything else someday..I see No harm in that.

Answer 13

Do what you think is appropriate. If he just gave you a small bonus, or many other people in the office got it, it's probably not worth it. If he did go out of his way to give you the bonus, if could be a nice thing to do.

Answer 14

Have you ever had a waitress give you such good service that not only did you leave her a sizable tip; but you just had to tell her thank you? I have. If you're the kind of person that says thank you and show appreciation, then by all means do so. Keep it simple. That's one of the first things most Parents teach their kids; to say thank you. Remember this: A lot of people last year did not have jobs. Over half of the folks who did have jobs did not get a bonus. You did.

Answer 15

This is a great question- but most of you forgot a set or two of circumstances. What if the company you work for normally gives out a bonus in the form of a gift certificate? What if the company you work for gives out a bonus but it was not discussed in your "pay package" when you got hired? What if they only give out a bonus if they ended the year in the black? What if the company ended the year in the red, but gave a bonus anyway- that would certainly be more of a sacrifice for them, wouldn't it? What if the company is so huge that there are 3,000 people who get a bonus- that would be a lot of thank you notes! Who exactly do you think if you work at a hosptial- The Board, the CEO, the CFO?

Answer 16

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Answer 17

yes you do . I always have and in today's market I think it's important to let your employer know you appreciate anything they can do for you. many employee's go without getting anything for Holidays or even year end. And as to the amount of the bonus most bosses don't even make the decision as to who or how much each employee receives. so going with the Holiday spirit I say thank you as a rule to anyone that gives me a gift of any kind... :-)

Answer 18

Depends on your work environment.



If you work for a large corporation, then your boss may not have given you a bonus -- his/her boss, or boss's boss, may have done it. A thank-you note probably isn't appropriate.



However, if your boss is the company owner, a thank-you card might be nice, thanking him for his generosity not only on this holiday, but year-round. Keep it short and friendly.

Answer 19

Spirit, it really depends on the dynamics of your place of employment...If it's the everyone for themselves type of environment, that bonus was truly earned by you....if it's a place where you all assist each other when deadlines need to be met, then it would be nice to send your supervisor that "thank you card" discreetly. One way you can weigh your answer is basing it on the personality of your supervisor, if he/she is well liked by you, then the fact of you thinking so highly of them to send them such a note in appreciation of the bonus, big or small...sets you apart from all others because you wanted to send that thank you card...if you said "thank you" in person when you received the bonus then that was sufficient, especially if your supervisor responded with "you are welcome...good job or a job well done." Great question though because you don't want to be a "brown nose" but you do want to show that you have common etiquette and appreciate the bonus...Either way it will be a decision based on the dynamics of your place of employment...Congratulations on that bonus! and be Safe...(smiles)

Answer 20

Personally....

I believe that giving "Thank You Notes" has become so over looked in this modern "Techno" Age.....

Parents don't even teach their children why or how to write, yes I said write a Thank You.....They should always...always...be hand written....

Example....I have taught my children how, why, etc on Thank yous

My youngest son's teacher in 4Th grade organized the class Shabbaton. When he came home Sun. He wrote her a Thank You for organizing the Shabbaton for the class. Wrote & mailed a Thank You to the Parent who's house he stayed at.

Here comes the sad part.....Later that next week I saw the teacher and she informed me how much the Thank You ment to her & that in ALL of her years of teaching this was the 1st Thank You she had EVER gotten!!!!



With the information that I have just given you ~ What do you think you will do?? Remember ~ Nothing says you have to get a bonus!!!

Answer 21

If the bonus is something everybody in the company received, then a simple verbal "thank you" is sufficient.



If it is something you got based on merit or some above and beyond the call performance, than not everybody knows about, then chances are, they told you about it when you received it. If that's the case then the time to thank is right then and there.

Answer 22

This totally depends on the situation. I work in a small place with just 6 others, so I am close to my boss. So of course I would say Thank You! But my husband works in a place with 100's, and everyone gets a $100 visa gift card mailed to them... he doesn't even know his boss! If it was given in person, not by mail, say thank you... but other wise, no.

Answer 23

such debate.

personally the owner of the business is really a great guy

he not only gave me a Christmas bonus but even through

in a special present separate for my daughter



i work hard for the money and have gotten raises

and those bonuses are a plus and i think that for

this situation the person to person thank you was

well accepted

Answer 24

Yes i believe you should give a thank you note to your boss if he or she was nice enough to give you a bonus why not.

Answer 25

No. Because if I gave him a thank you note I'd be spending my entire bonus. My boss is a cheapskate. He could have kept what he gave the people in our office.

Answer 26

I am the boss. No one gave me squat. I did however give a bonus. Still no thank you notes yet.

Answer 27

i don't think, that you HAVE to give a thank you note for a bonus. That is something you earned, not a gift for Christmas

Answer 28

If it was a really big bonus, yes, give him a thank-you note because he never had to make the bonus that big.

Answer 29

Yes. My bosses (surgeons) are very generous at Christmas (and all but one are Jewish and celebrate Hanukkah instead.) They do vary the cash bonus according to length of service. I would never take this for granted, it is not a required part of my salary, and I have always taken time to find each of the five individually and thank them. They are great guys to work for and I feel that it is only right to acknowledge that (THANKS RK,EM,JP,CM and WG )

Answer 30

No I don't. You send a thank you card when someone gives you a present, and the bonus is not a present, is what every employee gets by law. if I want to be thankful, i will simply say it orally, but that is it.

Happy 2007!!★

Answer 31

As an employer who gives Christmas Bonuses, I think it would be a nice gesture to send a thank you note. Most of our employees don't even SAY "thank you" for what we give them and it sometimes makes me feel that it is unappreciated. Some sort of acknowledgement would be nice.



At the very least, be sure and personaly say 'thank you" directly to your boss and let him/her know that you appreciate the gesture.

Answer 32

No way!! You should expect to be given an bonus around the holidays and a thank you note seems to be over doing it. Give he/she a sincere verbal thank you to show your gratitude.

Answer 33

Yes I did. Last year I received a small bonus and sent a thank you email, however this year was sizable so sent a card through the mail.



I don't have day-to-day contact with my boss - strictly through email, so thought the card was the best way to thank him.

Answer 34

That would be a sweet thing to do, specially if he did notice that you worked really good, and for him to really recognise you that you worked hard, why not give him a note saying thank you ''you noticed''. Nothing wrong in it. No employers would ''bonus'' you, if they haven't noticed. Obviously they did, and then c'mon he would notice you more if you just said 'thank you', thats a way to recognize and say thank you for being 'recognized''...good luck. Your thank you note would get you a long way....

Answer 35

What bonus? And if I had gotten one, I would have said thank you, but I don't think I'd have given him a card. I did however give him a christmas present to which he did NOT give me one back...but that's okay....

Answer 36

Yes you should. You may not always get a bonus they might decide to give you something else instead of money like a cheap watch, turkey or a ham.

Answer 37

Where do you work? Do you need some in inventory control? I haven't seen a Christmas bonus in years.

Answer 38

I included my thank you in the Christmas card I sent to him and his family, as well as telling him verbally. Always trying to keep that "bonus" thing going for next year, haha!

Answer 39

I would've if I received a Christmas bonus, but seeing as how I didn't, there was no need for a note.

Answer 40

I gave my boss a thank you note for my bonus. It was just a simple, elegant card blank card with "Thank you" on the front. I wrote, "Thank you for the oppertunity to provide my skills to the firm. I greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness during the holidays." and signed my name. I work for a small firm, so I thought it would be appropriate, and my boss appreciated the thank you.

Answer 41

A simple 'Thank you for the bonus' should suffice. I typically do it via e-mail as I work away from the main office.



that little acknowledgement of them being nice to you can go a long way.

Answer 42

No,because I don't get a Christmas bonus.

Answer 43

my boss gave me a bonus of 200 egyptian pounds lol

Answer 44

The word here is Bonus. It is not a part of your salary, so a nice gesture (that will go a long way) is to absolutly YES send him/her a thank you card. Bonuses are extra!

Answer 45

well it sure wouldn't hurt and it can always help out with next years bonus as he will remember who is appreciative and who expected it. a bonus is an extra and he is not required to give it to his employees so saying thank you is a very nice gesture.

Answer 46

I would do it in person if I got a christmas bonus....but I didn't - goes to show everyone how it is working in hospitals! No bonuses or awards, in regards to money.

Answer 47

You certainly are not required to write him a thank you note, but sending an card of appreciation would shine some light your way. Not only would you come off poised and cordial, you'd be letting your superior know that he is appreciated and you are grateful for the professional relationship you maintain with each other.

Answer 48

yes you give a thank you note. little formalities go a long way in business. its like finding out his favorite bagel shop and taking him a couple just beacause "you were in the neighborhood". learn to schmooze or you will be stuck in a cubicle forever like all the morons that say don't send thank you notes to your boss.

Answer 49

I usually gave a thank you card to my boss when I worked for smaller businesses but now that I work for a corporate business and my boss lives in Florida, I don't and she doesn't expect us too.

Answer 50

I didn't get one. But I still would give her (my boss) a thank you note. I appreciate everything they have done for me. I as well is dedicated in my work so she can be proud of me.

Answer 51

I have 5 bosses and got gifts from 4 of them (the 4th one is new). I sent them a personal thank you e-mail.

Answer 52

What's a Christmas bonus ??

Answer 53

Well, I might have if the "bonus" I received hadn't been an insult to the time and effort I put in all year. Rather than writing a thank-you note, I updated my resume and started looking for a new job.

Answer 54

A verbal "thank you" should be enough, depending on how nice the gift was and whether or not everyone else got a bonus gift, too.

Answer 55

Thank you notes are always good manners. It lets that person know that you appreciated what they did for you and gives them a sense of you having a little more class than the rest of the bunch. You can never go wrong with saying Thank You. It seems that these days that people don't understand what proper etiquette even is. Those that tell you not to send one still eat with their elbows on the table. Go to www.everyrule.com

Answer 56

i think you should... cause i usually send a christmas card...soo if u decided to send that (a little late) but u should stick a little note thanking him for the bonus!!!

Answer 57

Yes

Answer 58

I think it is always nice to acknowledge a gift. I once went into my bosses and thanked him for a raise that was more than I thought we were getting.

I must tell you he was surprised and very pleased. No, I wasn't trying for brownie points! At that time I greatly appreciated it and wanted to let him know.

A thank you is never wrong.

Answer 59

If it is big corp. then I would say no. But if your company is small I would say yes. I don't recieve one and I work for a big company. It is the company's choice to do so. They could forget about you if they feel like it. Your's chose not to. Something along those lines would be appreciated, I believe. Think how it would feel next Christmas and you didn't recieve one. or better yet, think the of the tables reversed. Would you want a thank you note?

Answer 60

You may give him a happy holidays card and thank him for his generous gratitude, which is generally speaking and include more than just bonus.

Answer 61

I say thank you as I take it. No one in my office gives 'Thank you' cards. It is a bonus earned from hard work.

Answer 62

What bonus? But in the past, I have personally thanked the boss if he was my only boss. If there was a hierarchy, then no.

Answer 63

I really wouldn't I think he might end up taking the offer back. Why don't you just thank him in person? I mean why do you have to give him a card?

Answer 64

Company and employers always hear our complaints and suggestions, but sometimes they like to know that they did something good.

So, I think it's always a good idea to express positive things as well as negative things, in this case, the employer won't get depressed and will continue doing the good things and try to listen more when we complain, because in the end, they are just people like us, they like to hear thank you, and they like to know that they are appriciated.

In the end, I wish you a good like, a "Thank-you" has never been a problem. Three words use them as often as possible without any fear to be misunderstood: "Thank-you", "Sorry" and "Please".

Answer 65

Your boss is a person with feeling too just like anyone else. I think you should send him a thank you note in return and also you can go and let him know that you appracate the gift he gave you.

Answer 66

i would agree that a bonus is like a thank-you for your work, so saying thank-you back is somewhat redundant. however, i don't think your boss would analyze this question as much as it is being analyzed now. if you give him/her a thank-you card, he/she will probably think you're very polite. if you don't, he/she probably won't think anything of it. so basically, thank-you cards for bonuses are completely unnecessary, but either way, it's your call because no harm will be done.

Answer 67

hell no. my boss quite paying his bills and they closed the doors right before christmas. althought he is a millionare, and could easily take care of the situation. (honestly) gave the company to his son with about $900,000 in debt a few months ago. i guess he decied that company wasnt good for him, so he will just keep the others open. so that is my bonus. what kind of thank you note should i give him?

Answer 68

Yes a card will do. I wouldn't go over board because your boss could misconstru the thought and it could cause some problems. So leave it at a Thank you card.

Answer 69

I would've done if those cheap S.O.B.s had given me a bonus.This is the biggest firm I've ever worked for and they don't give Christmas bonuses or gifts and the top men managed to scrape up one card between them.

Answer 70

ABSOLUTELY!! I give my boss a thank you note, I cant tell you how much he appreciates that!!. There is nothing wrong with being polite.

Answer 71

Yes I think it is quite acceptable. No in-your-face over the top thanks. Keep it simple a card, little note or even an e-mail. Bosses need to know that they are also appreciated for the good that they do.

Answer 72

I think it's more heartfelt to thank my boss in person. I usually follow up with an email as well.

Answer 73

Of course. Also I would thank God for his blessings and tithe 10% to my church for the Lord's work and win souls for Him. John 3:16

Answer 74

Sorry but with my job, I don't get a bonus. But if I did hypothetically, I would send one...yeah

Answer 75

sure why not, show you appreciate the bonus, or maybe they'll think you could care less. maybe with the gratitude you show they may feel good having given the bonus, and give more. then you be like, mo money, mo money, mo money, more!

Answer 76

do not gie him a thank you note it in unprofessional. it is part of your pay for doing a good job. they are thanking you by giving you a bonus. saying a job well done and to keep it up. Do not write a thankyou card thanking someone for thanking you. that makes you sound like you are stupid.

Answer 77

Yes, it's the proper thing to do just make it a simple thank you for thinking of me during the holidays

Answer 78

I gave him more than a thank-you note, if you know what I mean.

Answer 79

I think its a good idea to give a thank you note. Maybe you will get a bigger one next year.

Answer 80

What bonus? Haha

Answer 81

No. I never have, anyway. I feel as though it's part of my salary and that boss does not expect a thank you for salary.

Answer 82

It is always good to be gracious. A bonus is an extra gift for a job well done. Although one maybe entitled to it, a person with a gracious heart always thank the giver for blessings received. It always shows good breeding.

Answer 83

considering it was a friggin $20 gift certificate to Food Lion, I would say no..

It really depends on the size of the bonus.



Mine was more of an insult considering how hard I work for him all year....

Answer 84

yes, of course. the owners of the store i work at gave us a bonus this year for the first time and we all signed a greeting card for them. i didn't talk to them or anything but i assume they appreciated it.

Answer 85

It depends. If everyone got it, or you earned it, just say thank you. But if it was out of generosity, give him the note.

Answer 86

no because Target does not give any kind of bonus if they did I would of

Answer 87

do what you feel is right if it is common for giving thank you notes then do so if everyone is just saying thank you then just say thank you but as I said do what you think is best.

Answer 88

I thanked them in person. They gave me my bonus in person , so i thought it only right.

Answer 89

it all depends on how the go about it's motivations.If it is the policy of the company to give bonuses,then it is needless doing that.Else it is necessary to give a thank you card.Jackson Udo

Answer 90

No! because I found a new job ---they offered it to me before Christmas too

Answer 91

No, because I earned that bonus. Why should I thank them for recognizing it "now" as blatant as I've been in doing a good job in the year past? Huh?

Answer 92

Yeah, right. What bonus?

Answer 93

Yes, I sent a thank you email to the president of our company.

Answer 94

Absolutely. I am terrible about thank you notes. Always have been, but a bonus is something that you want next year, too. Let the boss know that you appreciate it.

Answer 95

Thank him in person, or a note, just be sure to say thank you.

Answer 96

ma by but it has to be for a good reason if hes given you a thing or two and you haven't gave anything yes but if you have given him something back ma by.

Answer 97

Not a thank you note, but I did discreetly say Thank you the next time he came to my desk.

Answer 98

Absolutely not.



It is just a "courtesy" gift in addition to your salary and benefits. Compare it to "tipping" the server.

Answer 99

Yes of course!

Answer 100

What bonus?

Answer 101

It is not required but is certainly a nice gesture that will make you stand out for others. Make is short. Sign your full name.

Answer 102

I would let my hard work and dedication to my job be his/her "thank you" for the bonus.

Answer 103

No, to give him a hint that what was the bonus for is his gratitude of the my excellence.

Answer 104

Of course you acknowledge it! A discreet 'thank - you' note will acknowledge it---not to do this would be thoughtless and rude.

Answer 105

i wouldn't. It just sounds like your strived for money. Even if you are, don't let your boss know that.

Answer 106

No. The best thing you can do is continue to work hard and show him that you did, in fact, deserve it.

Answer 107

Nope, I just said 'thanks!'



And I still haven't gotten around to spending it.

Answer 108

the decision will depend on the person itself ,when even etiquette

rules can suggest its not necessary,logic,education,manners and

common sense,tells me is the right thing to do,even its a multi-corporation,or a small business,show your appreciation is some

gesture that is always welcome,independently if is a thank you note,a greeting card,personally said it,e-mailed or telephone call,

and the best is,you feel great about it!!!

Answer 109

Obviously we should give a thank you note for the bonus. Until and unless you recognize this act by your boss why will he recognize your good work????

He will think when they don't have the courtesy to say thank you why should I recognize their efforts??

Answer 110

sending a ty note is always a good idea. it lets them know that you didn't just "expect" it, but are truly thankful.

Answer 111

It is completely personal preference. It is not inappropriate for an employee to express thanks either verbally or in writing. Nor, should it be regarded as "a$$-kissing", it is simply a personal expression of thanks which is no one elses business.

Answer 112

i think that it will be nice to give your boss a thank you note of thank him or something.

i think that he/she will be happy and appreciate your thank you not

Answer 113

No, Like SNAP said, its part of your pay package.



Private companies usually have some sort of Christmas bonus. If you and your coworkers have busted your hides and earned the company uber profit, you should get a huge bonus.



Your boss thanks you for your work by giving you this extra dosh.



Its like you making or doing something for someone else for cash. Lets say gardening. You do the work. They like what you do and pay you money. You don't thank them for paying you. You just did a job. You gave them your expertise and labour in exchange for payment.



If it was you doing something nice for someone for no payment, and they gave you something like money or a gift at christmas to thank you for what you did all year, then I would say thanks at the time of the giving. If I felt so touched by what they gave, then I might give them a card, but in that instance to me it seems over the top.

Answer 114

A short "thank you" note is very appropriate. Just say, "thank you and the company for the gift, it was very appreciated", and leave it at that.

Answer 115

yes, you always give thank you notes for any thing.

Answer 116

yes. its best to always return a kindness with a kindness. even if EVERYONE is getting one, step up, and let them know you appreciate the gift.

Answer 117

No. I personally think a verbal thank you is sufficient.

Answer 118

What bonus?-I wish I got it or "holiday pay"!

Answer 119

Yea, 8 hard hrs.

Answer 120

OF COURSE! You want another one don't you? Besides it was an extremely nice jesture!

Answer 121

I would normally just thank them in person

Answer 122

Yes - there is nothing better than getting brownie points by sucking up in writing.

Answer 123

Ha ha ha ha ha! What bonus?

Answer 124

I didn't because everyone got one. If I'd've gotten an additional bonus I'd just say thanks boss.

Answer 125

no way!! i dont get thank you cards for all the late nights and unpaid overtime i work!!!! i feel i've earn my bous this year.

Answer 126

I didn't but I gave them HUGE hugs and verbal Thank_U's!!

Answer 127

I say no. simply express your gratitude by way of exceptional work.

Answer 128

Unfortunately, many of us work in jobs that don't give bonusses. :( For example, small retail stores.

Answer 129

No, its a bad idea.



It seems like it would be getting too personal and would make things uncomfortable if you did that.



Saying thank you in person would work as previously mentioned by others.



It just doesn't seem professional to write a thank you note for a bonus.



"It should be noted, that a year end bonus, although it may be given at Christmas, is earned and not considered a holiday gift." from source link below on gift-giving at work.

Answer 130

If it is a small to mid-size company it is appropriate to write a simple note of thanks.

Answer 131

naw just give em a wink and a handshake then run

Answer 132

yes

Answer 133

yes. it shows appreciation and its not sucking up unless you suck up in the note.

Answer 134

I would especially if it was a sizeable bonus. My boss gave me & my coworkers a box of chocolate covered cookies and irish cream favoured coffee. It was a nice gesture.

Answer 135

Say it in person. they'll feel much more complimented.

Answer 136

Actually I do not think a boss would actually welcome a letter saying thanks. They are the ones showing thanks to you by money. All they see is the productivity of the employee rather than the actual kindness of the employee.

Answer 137

I would that would show that you appreciate it , maybe next year he or she will be more generous.

Answer 138

short and simple yes

Answer 139

I have always given my boss a thank you note, regardless.





steadfast 1

Answer 140

no cause i don't have a boss

Answer 141

It is NEVER inappropriate to say, "Thank you."



"Etiquette" is often so much hooey!

Answer 142

ya i defenatelt give if he gives me a bonus

Answer 143

I would, it is a gift and it should always be acknowledged.

Answer 144

No because I didn't get one!

Answer 145

of course. i give a thank you note to all gifts.

Answer 146

No i didnt since she didn't either

Answer 147

a verbal thank you is ok

Answer 148

no

u worked hard all year and u deserve it but kindly say ty

Answer 149

yup tahts always good

Answer 150

sure. it would show your kindness towards him and whats there to loose?

Answer 151

nah just say it in person. it'll mean more

Answer 152

It's not a gift, you earned it.

Answer 153

no, the bonus was to thank you for services rendered over the year.just say thanks and move on

Answer 154

I always give a Thanks in person when I receive my bonus.

Answer 155

I gotta think for it!

Answer 156

I would not because it is part of your job.

Answer 157

Heck no!

Answer 158

WHAT bonus???? lol

Answer 159

i wouldnt. he owes you for busting your butt all year. you dont want him to think you are a kiss a**

Answer 160

Yes, do it.

Answer 161

yes!

Answer 162

nnnnnnnnnnnnoooooooooooooooo

Answer 163

no,i say thank you to him instead (face to face)

Answer 164

a thank you card goes a long way... despite the fact that you may have well earned this bonus, it is not a requirement.. a simple:

'dear so and so, thank you for thinking of me during the holidays; it sure came in handy' is a good way to say thanks without kissing a**.

Answer 165

you might as well yell HONKMOP! at him.

Answer 166

I'll let you know- IF IT EVER HAPPENS!!

Answer 167

well, it is an employees priviledge to received a bonus during christmas..and the boss also have their own bonuses..so, no need to say thank you..Just Thank the Lord for the blessings:)Happy New Year!

Answer 168

YES

Answer 169

no

Answer 170

No......He should thank you for all the hard work you did and all the BS you had to put up with for the year.

Answer 171

no

Answer 172

don't know

Answer 173

sure, why not

Answer 174

yaw shoore

Answer 175

well it depends on wat he gave you no i would give him a thank you note and a present

Answer 176

Not unless you want to come off as an *** kisser or a suck up ... a simple thank you will do just fine don't over do it.

Answer 177

Nope, just say Thanks! That'll do!

Answer 178

NO!!! you don't need to say thank you to his/her thank you! That's what a bonus is...a thank you for your hard work...sending a card would be overkill and may be perceived as brown-nosing...

Answer 179

NO

Answer 180

no.

Answer 181

hell no,

Answer 182

NO.

Answer 183

NO!

Answer 184

no i would tell him in person he would appreciate that more

Answer 185

No,you can say thanku in person at the time,anything else is unproffessional.

Answer 186

I didn't. I said it in person

Answer 187

just keep quiet he is not the one to keep my life running

Answer 188

No.



You deserve it.

Answer 189

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Answer 190

I'm with SNAP! on this one.

Answer 191

no....it's basically part of your salary....you don't write a thank you every week for your paycheck