Bonus

7:43pm, mountain standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Friday night, March 10, 2023. On the drive to Arizona I received a call from my supervisor and her boss. They wanted to thank me for my effort the past seven months and inform me I would be receiving a discretionary bonus next week. I was effusive in my acceptance. Not only is the money appreciated but, the recognition feels good. It has been a while since I felt valued at a job. Too many times I worked in no win situations for uninspiring people. Now, I have found a place where I can excel. The last seven months have not been easy but, they have been rewarding. That is all I wanted when I was laid off last May; to find an employer that paid fair value, have a job that matched my skill set and be given an opportunity to succeed. I have that now and look forward to enjoying it for years to come.