What do you spend your bonus on?

It’s that time of year again where we remember why we don’t jump out the nearest window upon receiving another staffing that will inevitably go nowhere…

With that in mind let’s hear some of the items, experiences, and substances (besides 401K get that weak shit out of here) that will be the reason you’re grinding it out for another year.

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