Attaching self worth to bonus

Hi everyone,

Got my bonus this week and it’s safe to say that I feel I have been robbed. I work IB middle office for one prominent BB and had absolutely crushed it last year. Taken on a lot of responsibility and initiatives. My FO people adored me and my leads were pretty happy in the office.

Obviously given all of that I feel pretty bummed out about the bonus and the hikes, esp after finding out that a lot of my peers did fairly well.

Talked to my MD and a few senior VPs but kind of can’t get out of the thoughts in my head.

Currently prepping for GMAT, so that might be a way out but any suggestions on how to go back to performing at a 100%?

Much appreciated.

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