Noun (Singular) bonus (plural bonuses)

1. Something extra that is good
2. An extra sum given as a premium, e.g. to an employee

The employee of the week receives a bonus for his excellent work.

It is not something you are entitled to. It is something that you get if you exceed expectations. And for RBS, I really don't think they exceed expectations. This is the bank that posted a £2.2billion loss pre-taxes[1], and is selling off branches because it can't afford them. It is also planning a scheme that will increase the government's share in the bank from 70% to 84%, by dumping £282billion of it's assets into a program for toxic assets.

And what, you may ask, prompted this rant? The news that the board of RBS is threatening to walk out if they don't get their bonuses.[2] And you know what the worst part of it is? Either get their 'bonuses' or they'll walk out and straight into another cushy job where they get paid huge 'bonuses' for doing nothing.

Anyone wonder why I hate management staff already?

[1] http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8345922.stm
[2] http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8392147.stm