Carrot dangle.....

I had a meeting with the GM yesterday. You all might remember my rant post about the bonus structure that was rolled out for 2006 and how unhappy I was. I do not want to give the impression that my company is bad, they are not. They are good to us, and have been extremely good to me over the years. It's a small company in the scheme of things and surely are limited as to what and how. I just couldn't let things go by without voicing my opinion. Those of you that know me, know. Those that don't, let me just say I don't take kindly to sunshine being blown up my ass to make me feel better. I don't rant and rave, I don't swear, I don't cry. I state facts in a professional, logical and calm manner. At work anyway. LOL

I went into my meeting prepared with numbers. I didn't really expect things to change, but I wanted it known that dangling a carrot that can never be reached is not incentive. I know the bonus is just that, a bonus, not an entitlement but it should be motivational not demoralizing or de-motivating. The meeting ended as I had expected, same plan in place, but I feel very confident I opened eyes. I didn't bad mouth my associates that was not my intent. My numbers, facts and figures showed exactly what I do in comparison and how it would be virtually impossible for me to do anymore by myself. I felt good walking out of the meeting even though nothing monetarily changed in the plan. Good news is I have some good things in the pipeline and maybe just be able to double up on the cumulative and get double next quarter. Keep your fingers crossed that I can catch that carrot!

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#6 Comment from queenb8261
3/19/06 8:31 PM | Permalink

Grab it girl! You can do it. Barb http://journals.aol.com/queenb8261/DiaryofaMadwoman/
#5 Comment from schoolgal040
3/17/06 7:53 PM | Permalink

Donna~
You are an intelligent, hard working career woman. I have full faith that you can "catch the carrot"....LOL. I admire your verve and sensibility very much!

Hugs,
Gayla
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#4 Comment from chat2missie
3/17/06 10:58 AM | Permalink

Cute graphic as always. Have a great weekend.
Missie
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#3 Comment from jeadie05
3/17/06 5:30 AM | Permalink

Well done you that told em ...but nicely lol ..........Jan xx
#2 Comment from am4039
3/16/06 9:25 PM | Permalink

I'm happy that you told him with all the numbers to back you up. You did it very respectfully.

http://journals.aol.com/am4039/life/

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