These Employees Got a $100,000 Christmas Bonus

These Employees Got a $100,000 Christmas Bonus Employees of this Houston company are having a very merry holiday season. Everyone at Hilcorp â€" all 1,381 employees â€" received a $100,000 Christmas bonus, according to KDFW. “It’s just a true gift,” receptionist Amanda Thompson told the station. Hilcorp is a privately-held oil and gas company that was named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Places to Work this year. Massive holiday bonuses aren’t entirely new for Hilcorp employees â€" five years ago, workers reportedly got to choose between a $50,000 car or a $35,000 check. Most of us aren’t that lucky. According to a survey by Accounting Principals, the average company bonus is $858. Only 21% of bonuses are $1,000 or more, and 15% of bonuses are less than $100. That said, if you get any kind of bonus â€" more or less than $100,000 â€" count yourself blessed. Only 67% of companies plan to give bonuses this year. For more: The Foolproof Way to Make Sure You Land a Big Raise This Year Making a Friend in HR Can Help Your Career The Surprising Reason Your Salary Isn’t Growing Help! My Recruiter Lied to Me About My Company Bonus!