The Bonus That Broke the Company
I took a closer look, noticing they had expired a full year ago.
"What about my $1.5 million?" I asked.
He gestured back at the goods reassuringly. "Don't worry. The bonus is all accounted for. These items add up to exactly $1.5 million in value. You've done a great job, and we would never shortchange a top performer like you."
He started the applause. "Let's all give a big round of applause for this year's sales champion."
My colleagues in the audience looked at me with mockery or sympathy. I glanced at the price tag of that shampoo that had no proper branding or safety certifications. Absurdly, it was marked at 999 dollars.