I get my bonus the day before our Christmas party, usually the second week in December, so I will use it to finish up, but Hubby is a great saver, so we have money for the shopping this year. I feel for all of you that don't get them. I work for a fantastic company. Get a great bonus at Christmas, they call it a gift from the board members, 10% of our yearly salary into a retirement plan. Two weeks paid vacation, don't work nights, weekends, or holidays. Pretty good set up, I think.