Originally Posted by Unregistered

You shouldnt bump up your monthly income with your bonus. Bonus are not a permanent feature in the salary as they are dependent on both your performance and that of the company.

Assuming your $280k pa was because you had a good year and gotten half a year's bonus, then your monthly salary (without bonus) would be closer to $16k per month? Am I right?

$16k pm for a 38 yo is still good, dont worry, though certainly not among the league of those earning above $20k pm.