It seems my friends in Dallas must have had a decent year

[DFW]

The two top guys ordered $500 Christmas bonuses to each of their (nearly) 500 employees. That still goes a long way in Texas.

Though it wasn't possible this year, they also usually rotate low-level staff to help out at yearly meetings in Hong Kong, so that employees who could never afford such a trip on their own get to see the place at least once.

Texas is not only Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton.

[TexasTowelie]

1. Better than I did the last Christmas when I lived in the Metroplex.

I got a two-inch rubber duck with the three letters identifying the company stenciled on front. Obviously, the cheap bastards didn't give a shit about their employees and they were clearing the shelves of promotional material.

[BBG]

2. Yeah, saw a bonus ice cream spoon and cake spatula

one year at a bankrupt telcom.

[DFW]

3. Nasty stuff.

Some Texans are created more equal than others, I fear. This place has good employee loyalty, as you can imagine.

"Hey, we have a space open for Hong Kong next month. Ever been? No? Feel like going?"

I doubt too many places in the Metroplex ask THAT of their $30,000 a year employees.

[roamer65]

4. I got part of my bonus this year.

Mid four figures.

If there is a stimulus check, I am gonna give it to a food bank. Those folks need it more than I do.

[DFW]

6. Mid four figures? Let me guess

You are not a gofer and you make more than $30K base salary?

[roamer65]

8. IT.

May look for a rent relief fund as well for a contribution.

[DFW]

9. Got it

Our IT people don't work for $30K a year either.

[roamer65]

10. I would prefer that MI switches to a graduated income tax, rather than a flat tax.

That way our DHS could do more for people, but alas...Repuke tyranny.

[ProfessorGAC]

11. Just Tried That In Illinois

It failed.
The sales pitch couldn't overcome the claims that they would raise taxes on everyone, even though the amendment specifically said it would set initial limits such that 70% of people would see a reduction.
I was quite surprised this fair & easy to understand idea failed so badly.

[maxsolomon]

5. I got furloughed to 50%.

I got a box of 8 nice apples and pears instead of a bonus.

Yee hah.

[DFW]

7. Less than exciting. n/t

[panader0]

12. I stayed at the Hong Kong Hilton on the island when I was 16. (1965)

My parents had clothes made by some Indian tailors who supplied us with a chauffeured ride
for almost a week while the suits were made. We took the ferry to Kowloon and then drove to the
border of China. Lots of armed guards. My favorite was the Tiger Balm Gardens on Victoria Peak, with
a spectacular view of the harbor.

[DFW]

13. Victoria Peak!

I never got to see that! I'm jealous!

[panader0]

14. Come on DFW--everyone on DU is jealous of your travels.

And Texas is more than Greg Abbot--there's Marfa!
Seriously, I've been to Texas a bunch with Jeannie to see her family and friends.
There's some very cool stuff there.

[DFW]

15. Still, I haven't been everywhere by a long shot

And I know I'll never have the time to see it all.

I just hope I have the time to get to Big Bend some day. My problem is that by the time I get to Dallas, all I want to do is hang around.