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Re:The worst morale-boosting gesture I've experienced by quintushoratius on Tuesday June 18, 2019 @12:39PM (#20214963)
> Likely $300 dollars before taxes

The net bonus was probably $150 before tax; it's a rare employer that pays the tax for you.

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Re:The worst morale-boosting gesture I've experienced by awestley on Tuesday June 18, 2019 @01:27PM (#20215681)
Net by definition means after certain adjustments have been taken out (like taxes). Regardless $75/$150/$300 in any case, it's a slap in the face. A slap that you need to pay taxes on.
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