I Feel Like Clark Griswald

I was told when I started with AVIS that there would be a Chirstmas bonus. This was exciting as I've never had one before. Then I heard through the grapevine that it would be given out at the Chirstmast party. I have been anticipating that party for 11 months waiting to see how much it would be for. I planned to do all my Christmas shopping with that check including presents, a tree, and food for all the family that will be staying with us. Dec 9th finally arrived, the day of the Christmas party for AVIS. We had the party at "The Melting Pot", a very nice restaurant! We played blackjack, had a drawing for prizes with our winnings, and then I saw them. The envelopes were layed neatly on a table, one with everyone's name on them. I was SO excited. I knew that the year before the average bonus was $1500. This was not the amount I was expecting, I would be happy with $100 and so forth. They passed out the envelopes after they thanked everyone for a great year we all opened them. How much was the bonus.....$25.00 gift card to Target. I almost passed out. I wanted to cry and leave, but I stayed put and ate dinner. At the end of the meal the owner gave a speech about traditions and company philosophy and then told us that our Christmas Bonus's were in the mail....(huge sigh of relief), but it still hasn't come. I check the mail at work, at home, it's driving me nuts, and I really haven't done any Christmas shopping. I hope it's worth the wait... if it ever shows up. Can Ken be cousin Eddie? I expect some help with this.

Amy