Hospital staff get baked potato as a 'Christmas bonus' from work (and got taxed on it)
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/9823286
‘Tis the season to celebrate our loved ones, and also for employers to show how much they care.
Whether by throwing a Christmas bash or handing out extra cash, businesses around the world are broadly expected to offer their dedicated staff a festive token of their appreciation.
And who deserves more recognition than the workers who keep our healthcare systems afloat?
Yet, the senior management team at one hospital apparently decided that rather than boost their staff’s pay or treat them to a slap-up meal, they would provide them with…
Potatoes.
The questionable move was broadcast to social media by an X/Twitter user who calls herself Amanda B.
She explained dejectedly: “My work is doing a potato bar as our Christmas bonus. I’m literally getting a hospital potato as a bonus.”
She then added: “They also said it has a $15 (£11.85) value so it will be taxed on our next check. Does anyone need an assistant so I can just quit right now?”
The best part is that you don't dare question what you do get, or you receive the "well, at least it's something". Yeah, I guess so, but if the intent is to make the employee feel valued it's not working very well. I do have to say that a baked potato is still better than some things I've seen posted before.
Imo a bad reward like this is worse than nothing at all. Like they think I'm a moron or peasant who is dumb enough to appreciate it, insulting my intelligence
Right? All I got was a $25 check for food (that expires in 3 months) only. At least it's slightly better than a $15 potato.
It's a "speak and remove all doubt" situation.
If it's being taxed at a value of $15 then they're forced to overpay for a potato which actually is worse than nothing.