bonusrune
/ˈbəʊnəsˌruːn/nounVerified NewThe inscrutable formula by which an annual bonus is calculated, readable by no one who receives it.
A "discretionary component" multiplies a "team multiplier" by a figure derived from objectives nobody can quote back. Every March the runes are cast, the number arrives, and the explanation is a nod toward "overall performance".
Etym. — bonus + rune: compensation as unreadable inscription.
Novelty check: NEW · checked 2026-11-08
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