Originally Posted by
HighFlight
Just like last month... a bonus IS pay. I have a pay stub to prove it. It pays my bills. The bonus can go away, I get that part of your argument. But it's still pay.
The issue with a bonus is when getting a loan (like for a house). Banks will not factor bonus pay as pay unless you've can show you've been getting it for (I think) two years. Some may not even accept it. That drastically lowers the loan amount you're eligible for.