Law firm sent compensation memos today - although they instituted an hours bonus for all associates, mine wasn’t included with my bonus. I cannot get a straight answer from the associate chair (cont)

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It could be an honest mistake. Give it a week; see where things stand. I am sure thus is frustrating but be patient and understanding. Presume good intentions and an honest mistake until you hear otherwise.

I know you worked for it. But be grateful you have a job RN and know that whiny associates get laid off first. Be calm and professionally persistent. This truly could have been a clerical error. Even if it wasn't, it's a terrible time to lateral.

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I've been labeled as a whiny associate before for questioning my bonus/raise. I dont think I was whiny at all. But I think there is a perception that those questions, especially in times like these, are whiny.

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Give them a week to respond, they say they were “looking into it”. If they don’t respond after a week, follow up politely. But don’t give up your bonus. Just be polite.

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(Cont) or practice group leader, other than “looking into it.” Firm sent email earlier this week to assure us that compensation and bonuses would not be impacted. How hard should I push this?

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Push hard. Money is important right now.

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