Putting a face on a bonus

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A very interesting Op-Ed in the New York Times is the resignation letter of Jake DeSantis, executive vice president at AIG.

DeSantis makes no bones about being overpaid, but his explanation of the retention bonus is surprising in its explanation of promises made and betrayed.

See you at the company Christmas party

Hey neighbor, as co-owners of AIG, what kind of mischief can we make today.

Do we demand the keys to the executive wash room?

Ask that the advertising agency rethink the slogan "The strength to be there?"

Apply the employee discount to our insurance policy?

Come up with a new tag for the TV ads instead of "Never outlive your money?"

Fire all those managers at the 2VP level and up?