Any tips on negotiating discretionary bonus with your annual performance review?

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Why do you think you should get a bonus?

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Well, start with that. Point out how much you like working there, how much of a future you can see with this company, what a weird couple of years it has been, how you feel you have gone above and beyond (insert your list here)…

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Does your company typically negotiate them? Every company I’ve ever worked for and everyone else I know in house gets ranked against their peers for the money left for bonuses.

From my understanding it’s based on your level. My work has gone far beyond my current level. That’s a point I’ll hone in on.

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