re: Update: Christmas Bonuses

My company has done something very similar to this. Just because we paid you $5k last year doesn't mean you get $5k+ next year. We usually tie the bonus to some sort of performance metric so in the event they come bitching it is supported with some additional reasoning vs well company isn't doing that well but don't mind my new porsche outside.

IMO, I wouldn't tell anyone about the amount and just direct deposit all of the bonuses and let it ride. Although some people grow to expect a bonus, even more so an increased amount every year due to tenure (in your situation), they are always contingent on the performance of the business. But don't mind my new porsche, the new rear taillights are siiiiiiiiiick