Maybe call your old boss to thank him. His reaction will likely answer your question.*
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...So, when I was let go at my old job, my boss was like "you worked here almost the full fiscal year, if we get bonuses this year, you'll get the proportional share."
My severance docs specifically disqualified me from a bonus. When I inquired with HR they indicated that it came from the CEO and he was explicit the my team and I were not bonus eligible.
I just received it in my bank account...so, what happened here?
1. They paid me a bonus in error?
2. My former boss was like "fuck it" and paid it to me anyway out of the bonus pool?
3. Should I not touch it for a few days...move it? What?
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 Advice regarding bonus from my previous employer... - haighter June 11, 2026, 14:17:51
- You have three years to sweat it, then you're in the clear. - complainant June 11, 2026, 21:57:02
- Maybe call your old boss to thank him. His reaction will likely answer your question.* - Philo June 11, 2026, 21:50:53
- I think your old boss honored what he told you and got it through but who knows…. - harb June 11, 2026, 21:12:36
- You live in California so my experience is that the employee wins* - ATL June 11, 2026, 20:38:29
- Move it, don’t spend it. - TarheelIllini June 11, 2026, 15:17:21
- I'd guess it's #1. They'll probably send you a letter in a few weeks to ask for it back.* - Warrin'_Illini June 11, 2026, 14:19:37
- likely #1* - torinese June 11, 2026, 14:19:11
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