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Original poster

Told about bonus then didn't receive one

37 replies

Wisdomtoothpain · 30/07/2025 15:08

Was told I had been exceeding targets in my role (junior call centre/admin role which is very target driven) and that I would be in line for a performance bonus on X date.

That has been and gone and as far as I can see my targets have not dipped, we are sent them every Friday by our managers.

My friend in another team doing the same role has been given a generous bonus for performance, the one I was told I'd receive.
It's not just me, I'm sure other team members are deserving.

I can't exactly say 'Hi, am I still getting that bonus?' Or maybe I can, but feels cheeky? It would help a lot with cost of living and would be nice to get a perk in this shitty low paid role because we don't really get any others.

I know I sound bitter but maybe I am!

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OhHellolittleone · 30/07/2025 15:38

It’s ok to be upset/bitter. You’re not a volunteer.

Ilovelifeverymuch · 30/07/2025 15:28

Please work up the courage and ask, if you stay silent you will be ignored. They were the ones who brought it up and told you to expect the bonus on xx date so you're not doing anything wrong by bringing it to let them know you didn't get the promised bonus and ask what's going on.

AnnaQuayInTheUk · 30/07/2025 15:14

If you had a performance review 2 weeks ago then you should have taken the opportunity to ask.

You need to woman up and ask your manager. Don't ask if you're getting one - they told you that you are - ask instead WHEN you'll be getting it.

LIZS · 30/07/2025 15:13

Of course you can ask but be prepared for it being discretionary rather than defined.

Iris2020 · 30/07/2025 15:12

You should absolutely ask! If they mentioned ot to you, they have to answer your question. Don't let them get away with it.

Octonaut4Life · 30/07/2025 15:12

Of course you should ask, why on earth wouldn't you???

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Wisdomtoothpain · 30/07/2025 15:12

BeltaLodaLife · 30/07/2025 15:11

Why do you think you can’t ask? Don’t be so meek. You need to toughen up if you want to succeed in life.

True, im going to ask. Although I had a performance review 2 days ago and there was zero mention of it.

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Platesoin · 30/07/2025 15:12

You absolutely can, and should, ask what happened to your bonus.

BeltaLodaLife · 30/07/2025 15:11

Why do you think you can’t ask? Don’t be so meek. You need to toughen up if you want to succeed in life.

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Wisdomtoothpain · 30/07/2025 15:11

Spirallingdownwards · 30/07/2025 15:11

I have said YABU because you absolutely can ask what has happened to the bonus you told me I was getting and why is it not in my pay?

Thanks, i know I should, maybe they've genuinely forgot but I dont know ..

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Wisdomtoothpain · 30/07/2025 15:11

No flexibility in terms of hours, standard annual leave, ok we get bank holidays off, SSP, nest pension, we don't get anything. I am applying for new jobs though!

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Spirallingdownwards · 30/07/2025 15:11

I have said YABU because you absolutely can ask what has happened to the bonus you told me I was getting and why is it not in my pay?