I refused to accept $32K less in bonus than the new hire — my boss regretted underestimating me
- Posted on January 17, 2026
- By Bing News
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I refused to accept $32K less in bonus than the new hire — my boss regretted underestimating me
True leadership empathy requires rewarding the people who built the workplace, not just the “shiny new toy.” When a boss chooses to ignore their most productive employees, they shouldn’t be surprised when those employees take their talents (and their colleagues) to the biggest competitor.