This is how things work in financial services. People work like dogs with the anticipation of a bonus that is at least half their annual salary (often more). Bo

This is how things work in financial services. People work like dogs with the anticipation of a bonus that is at least half their annual salary (often more). Bonuses get paid January 31st. Firings happen in November thru December - they don't want to pay for people it sit around on the holidays, so right before or just after Thanksgiving, that is when you get the boot.