I just finished my first year as an accountant. End of year review just came up and to know what to expect, I asked some of my coworkers what I should prepare for. I asked what salary and bonus increase to expect, just to get some footing. My coworkers explained to me that my bonus would be 7k so I was very pleased. I just finished busting my ass for 5 months during busy season so it seemed like a reasonable number.
Cut to the meeting with my boss, and she lets me know that actual bonus was 3k. I acted pleased in the meeting, but I was extremely upset. I know I wouldn’t do that to my new coworkers, so I was caught way off guard. What a weird thing to joke about?
After the meeting, the coworkers that lied to me walked up to me laughing like it was some funny prank. I wasn’t sure how to act, so I just sat there and took it.
Now I don’t know what to do. Should I say something to them or just get over it. Makes me wish I chose a different profession.