A gripe about a real first world problem

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

My work recently implemented a new bonus system where each paycheck you can earn anywhere from an extra $0.25/hour (sounds like a joke, but hey it's still $20), to an extra $2/hour. To get the $2/hour though you have to not only meet the criteria for it but all lower bonus levels which is quite the feat. The $0.25 criteria is basically just "show up on time and do the minimum expectations for your job" so I see it as kind of a raise, even if a small one, but the $2/hour one is difficult to pull off because of all the levels you have to meet. I figured when it was announced I'd get it at SOME point, but probably not for awhile, and it'd be a great celebrated event when I did.

Well here I got, third check in under this new system, and I was one of only seven people (out of ~150) to win the $2 bonus. Now it feels like an anti-climatic letdown. I thought it'd be something just in my grasp for months and then I'd pull it off and it'd be the most exhilerating thing ever. Achievement already unlocked.

[opebo]

You seem to be well-suited to your job.  And/or your job has reasonable, realistic, reachable goals.  Academia is not that-a-way.

[MasterJedi]

If you really don't want that extra $2/hr I'll take it, just sayin.

[tik 🪀✨]

If it makes you feel any better I recently had to go through all kinds of bullsh**t to pull off getting a $2 raise.

And then, when I finally got it, I was so underwhelmed after having to go through so many hoops that I basically shrugged, said "It's about time, those bastards," and went on with it.

[John Dibble]

You poor soul. I don't know how you'll survive.