[Mrs.ssippi]

About 11 years ago, I got a new job right before Christmas, like the week before. I was really excited about the job, but I was also getting married and going on my Honeymoon about 3 weeks after Christmas (my new boss knew all about that when he hired me). Anyway, during that first week of work we had a Christmas lunch and he paid for everything. I thought that was nice because I was new and all. But after lunch he passed out checks to everyone, including me. I was so shocked because I really did not expect anything. The check was for $50. Later in the day I went to him and thanked him for thinking of me and I told him I really did not expect anything. He just said he was glad I was there. I still think about that and tell that story all the time when people bitch about their boss. That was one of the best jobs I have ever had. I say give him the bonus, if he had to ask you for money he must need it. Then if he does not pay you back you can always take $50 out of each paycheck until the debt is paid off. Christmas is about giving.