One Extra Dish, My $500K Bonus Gone

It was the company's year-end dinner, and everyone was allowed to order one favorite dish.

When my turn came, Derek, the new intern, snatched the menu from my hands.

"That's enough. No more orders."

I ignored him and looked at the server. "I'd like a salmon fillet, please."

Derek slammed the menu hard against my cheek.

"I said no more orders!"

A red welt rose on my skin. Heat rushed to my face.

I picked up the menu and slammed it straight back into his.

He shrieked, then roared, "Do you have any idea who I am? My mother is Evelyn Jonathan-this company's biggest client!