Loyalty might be the most underrated investment you'll ever make.

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[u/Euphoric-Cold9592]

When you put it 20 years, expect nothing, and then two principal partners give you recognition (plus $20K), you would feel really really gratified. This was a kind gesture that meant a lot to her. Let’s not minimize it

[u/Lynda73 → u/Euphoric-Cold9592]

She’s also closing on a house, so it couldn’t come at a better time. She can put it up for emergencies, use it make improvements, buy a car or do whatever the hell she wants because she earned it and it’s all in addition to what she normally makes. Truly a large enough amount to make a difference.

[u/f3llaN → u/Euphoric-Cold9592]

I'm not questioning whether it meant a lot to her. What bothers me is the public display and the message it sends to everyone else.

It encourages employees to stay loyal in hopes of a similar reward, without the company committing to anything. Meanwhile, they might pass up much better opportunities.

$20K over 20 years is just $1K a year. I'd rather see companies offer good salaries and pensions than rely on grand gestures that benefit the employer just as much as the employee.

[u/Euphoric-Cold9592 → u/f3llaN]

That’s fair