Would you tell your supervising partner at a biglaw firm that you are disappointed by the amount paid to you in the year-end bonus? If so, what's the likelihood that doing so would result in any further pay/anything good?

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I wouldn’t mention the fact that you’re disappointed. But it may be worth a discussion, whether formal or informal, so you can figure out how to earn more next year. Experiencing something similar on my end. My language was, “it’s not as much about the money as it is the metrics. What targets should I be hitting to earn more?” I think that will make for a much more productive conversation. Who knows— maybe that’ll land you a retention bonus of sorts. Good luck!

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Great way to phrase it, thank you

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