I'm not greedy but for a banker our total compensation is about 50-50 base pay versus bonus. So we don't consider bonus really as a bonus but rather part of the package.

If they cut our bonuses it is like we are getting a pay cut.

Think somehere along the lines of xxx,xxx becomes xx,xxx. It is really a WTF feeling and you don't feel like working anymore. .

In good times, this is like a slap in the face and any good banker with a sense of pride will resign. But times are so bad you just have to swallow the pride. But really ... WTF! I can't even share this with my family. So embarrassing and feels like a let down.

So.. my only outlet is this forum.

Eventhough it is s***, I have to mantain my lifestyle to keep status quo. Last I want is people I know to find out. Like a fall down from grace..

Sigh