Wouldn't that be the point of bonuses? It's not inappropriate in all cases, if it lets the org pay you more now without committing to do so forever, even if the

Wouldn't that be the point of bonuses? It's not inappropriate in all cases, if it lets the org pay you more now without committing to do so forever, even if the market turns around. Otherwise you have to deal with painful cuts, or even people losing their jobs. Depends on the circumstances, and I agree it's bad to use as a wage suppression tool. Would you rather not have the money, so it doesn't feel like anything's being "taken away from you"?