DFWHeavy From United States of America, joined Jul 2011, 484 posts, RR: 0 Posted (4 months 2 weeks 6 days 16 hours ago) and read 1552 times:
I'm just lamenting the fact that I'm so excited. Our company just announced it's 2012 results and we were just awarded with an 18.8% bonus payable in 2 1/2 weeks.. OMG.. I'm so Excited! I'm on cloud 9 right now
casinterest From United States of America, joined Feb 2005, 3336 posts, RR: 1 Reply 1, posted (4 months 2 weeks 6 days 16 hours ago) and read 1535 times:
Congrats. Now go buy some life insurance
Older than I just was ,and younger than I will soo be.
casinterest From United States of America, joined Feb 2005, 3336 posts, RR: 1 Reply 3, posted (4 months 2 weeks 6 days 15 hours ago) and read 1509 times:
Quoting DFWHeavy (Reply 2): Im good for now.. especially since we have no kids and a completely paid off home
In that case, go get something really nice, or go on a great trip.
Older than I just was ,and younger than I will soo be.
DFWHeavy From United States of America, joined Jul 2011, 484 posts, RR: 0 Reply 7, posted (4 months 2 weeks 6 days 15 hours ago) and read 1451 times:
That was my entire 2012 home tax burden.
Yea, the obama tax will eat up some.. between the lady and I, the 2% increase to the social security tax costs us a few hundred a month.. I hate taxes, but Oh well, that was going to come back no matter what at some point.
Anyway, thanks Superfly, Very excited today.
In addition, I'll find out on Friday what % increase I get as a merit based increase in pay.
ANITIX87 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 3240 posts, RR: 14 Reply 8, posted (4 months 2 weeks 6 days 14 hours ago) and read 1426 times:
I'll bring the positive energy in this thread down a bit for everybody. My "raise" this year was 1.2% (not enough to cover Cost of Living, let alone the Obama tax).
I'm not eligible for a bonus at my employee level.
I'm, therefore, making less per paycheck than I was last year! Joy of joys!
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Ken777 From United States of America, joined Mar 2004, 7525 posts, RR: 5 Reply 9, posted (4 months 2 weeks 6 days 14 hours ago) and read 1417 times:
Congrats on the bonus - it has to feel good.
It's also a nice indicator for others in the workplace to see some business doing very well.
Quoting DFWHeavy (Reply 4): What wasn't fun was paying $5,700 in property tax on Friday
I've always thought that high property taxes was the price Texans pay for having no state income taxes. The states aare going to get their money one way or another.
DFWHeavy From United States of America, joined Jul 2011, 484 posts, RR: 0 Reply 10, posted (4 months 2 weeks 6 days 14 hours ago) and read 1411 times:
I agree with Ken777 on that topic.. Yes, our property taxes are higher than most of the nation to make up for the lack of state income tax. That is a fact.
Our business has always done really well. USAA is one of the best run companies and most well respected out there. Can't speak for other companies, but we treat our member right and in return, we make a lot of money.
I can hardly work today I'm so happy.. I realize how blessed and fortunate I am to be given such a bonus. Without getting political, it does go to show you that a great income and bonuses can be given for working hard and a union is not necessary to facilitate this... there are a lot of great private companies that are not "evil".
tugger From United States of America, joined Apr 2006, 4657 posts, RR: 7 Reply 13, posted (4 months 2 weeks 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 1327 times:
Quoting ALTF4 (Reply 12): Congrats... but... seems a little excessive to keep promoting your net value so much. Just my 2 cents. Don't mind me.
Pssst.... it's A.net, he's just making it all up and trolling!
I mean next he'll post seeking advice on what to do in a personal relationship or ask what to do about someone doing something to him but he keeps going back and having those strange things done to him all while wondering why people think he is a troll....
Tugg
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DFWHeavy From United States of America, joined Jul 2011, 484 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (4 months 2 weeks 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 1311 times:
Haha.. ALTF4 -- i can see your point; however no one knows my net worth on here. I do have quite a bit of life insurance but that isn't really indicative of anything. I'm a poor poor man
RussianJet From Kazakhstan, joined Jul 2007, 6348 posts, RR: 23 Reply 16, posted (4 months 2 weeks 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 1290 times:
Quoting ANITIX87 (Reply 8): I'll bring the positive energy in this thread down a bit for everybody. My "raise" this year was 1.2% (not enough to cover Cost of Living, let alone the Obama tax).
I'm not eligible for a bonus at my employee level.
I'm, therefore, making less per paycheck than I was last year! Joy of joys!
Hmm, you could be describing me there. I feel your pain!
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RussianJet From Kazakhstan, joined Jul 2007, 6348 posts, RR: 23 Reply 19, posted (4 months 2 weeks 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 1268 times:
Quoting DFWHeavy (Reply 17): For all anyone knows, I make 20K a year
No dude, you already told us what the social security tax increase costs you.....(well, you and the missus, but still!), and also what trips you have booked! Now, your wife could of course earn a fat bundle, but reading between the lines I would guess you do ok too.
I don't do badly, but boni are simply not a feature of my employment, and at the moment below-inflation payrises are. Still, I am still happy for you - and I hope you enjoy your extra kablingy.
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RussianJet From Kazakhstan, joined Jul 2007, 6348 posts, RR: 23 Reply 21, posted (4 months 2 weeks 6 days 10 hours ago) and read 1246 times:
Quoting DFWHeavy (Reply 20): I'm very thankful for the opportunity to work for a great company. I guess I'm excited because it shows that my hard work is paying off.
A very satisfying feeling, no doubt.
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DFWHeavy From United States of America, joined Jul 2011, 484 posts, RR: 0 Reply 23, posted (4 months 2 weeks 6 days 10 hours ago) and read 1234 times:
Yes Yes EMBQA... Uncle Sam takes his part
At least paying the home/property taxes via credit card yielded me enough miles for another trip to Europe (Credit Card Sign up Bonus) --- Exciting times.
Quoting DFWHeavy (Reply 23): At least paying the home/property taxes via credit card yielded me enough miles for another trip to Europe (Credit Card Sign up Bonus) --- Exciting times.
:D that's sweet. I'm about to pay off the car ($15k remaining) and want to try to do it on a credit card. I need to find a new card that offers high points for the first 6 months or something. Heh.
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How much commission do you earn when you underwrite your limit of $500k? (Now here's the fun game: find me on LinkedIn based on your recent profile views. You have one guess.)
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25 RussianJet: Ah well, all of us who work gets taxed - and it's why some of our countries aren't total dumps.
26 tz757300: Only fitting for a thread like this one.
27 sbworcs: In same boat as RussianJet. Below inflation pay rises and no bonus so actual pay cut per year. But congrats on your and spend it wisely
28 KiwiRob: bugger my bonus was only 8.5%, payrise last year was only 7.5% I feel robbed gurrrrrr!
29 moose135: I've been a member since 1984, and I'll agree with you. The company I'm now with (in a similar industry) also treats us very well, and we are doing w
30 Flighty: I thought USAA was nonprofit... was thinking about working there. They are recruiting.
31 tugger: "Non-profit" seems to confuse a lot of people, It just means that all the money gets "reinvested" back into the company. There are no monies that are
32 DFWHeavy: Tugger is right. We are extremely profitable, but we share that money with the members ans employees.
33 Flighty: Haha, well it reminds me of the Federal Reserve. Also a quasi "private" organization. They actually create money. Then they deduct whatever expenses
34 dtw9: I used to feel the same way until I saw my auto insurance bill three years ago. With no tickets or accidents by any of the members in my household my
35 DFWHeavy: dtw9, You have brought up some good points. I'll be the first to admit we are not always the cheapest. With that said, no company is always the cheape
36 sccutler: USAA is the prototype fo proving that a very large enterprise can be responsive and even, at times, compassionate, with its customers. I guess I shoul
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A very satisfying feeling, no doubt.
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