Tag: Investment banking bonus

Moments before the bad news was imparted (Photo credit: S.Tore)

How to tell your wife — or husband — you got a bad bonus

Most banks have announced their bonuses already, and so most bankers will have had the experience of divulging the size of their bonuses to their spouses. In some cases, this will have been painful. If you’re a banker with a bonus of disappointing dimensions, here’s how you can make matters easier for yourself. 1. Prepare […]

David N. Schwartz

Five Best Ways to Handle a Bad Bonus: GUEST COMMENT

It’s bonus time again, a time of anxiety and a time of hope. Some may be high-fiving their colleagues – but inevitably some will be unhappy with the news.  The question is: if you’re disappointed, what’s the right way to handle the situation? 1. Pause The first thing to remember: don’t react immediately.  No matter […]