Re: Bonus time: how to play it
You have an understandable concern, but "getting aggressive" with them does zero for you. First, when they deliver you your pay, they are giving you the news, not entering into a negotiation. Second, at that point, 2007 will be in the can; you are playing for 2008 and need to do what will help you get paid in 2008. Quitting without an alternative plan usually doesn't accomplish that.
If you are in a position of strength you need to use that strength when it can help, which is right now. Are you able to have a reasonable discussion with your manager? If so, you can have a discussion and maybe it has a beneficial impact. Of course, if you are a jerk about it, it won't. Keep in mind that even if they don't want to lose you, they will survive if you leave.
Remember that there is a market out there, for bonds and for people. To the extent that you develop viable alternatives, you will support your market value. To the extent that you cannot develop alternatives, your market value isn't as high as you might believe, so you will just have to suck it up.
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