"Because, it's been a tough year. We'll look to implement a bonus scheme next year which will help us keep up with inflation" ... and all that boll@cks. Advic

"Because, it's been a tough year. We'll look to implement a bonus scheme next year which will help us keep up with inflation" ... and all that boll@cks. Advice: either be in the 1%, or change jobs regularly enough to consistently boost salary ahead of inflation.