Sorry About This Year’s Bonus

“Money always looks like a lot more when you actually see it physically,” said Kreil. “If I had a disappointing bonus, I’d withdraw it all and give it to my wife for her to count.”

Also:

“Come in with tears in your eyes and look like you’re about to faint,” he said. “She’ll immediately know and you won’t have to explain too much.”

This advice column about how to break the news to your spouse that you’re receiving a bad bonus this year is hilarious and sad and oh-so-dumb. [via]

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