blog posts Bonuses are a little bit bogus - ask for a raise instead Sep 7, 2023 12:15 pm by VoxIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Vox (Sept. 7) A one-time bonus is not a lasting change to your compensation, and it can be taken away just as easily as it’s given out. 'Merit increases actually provide a higher sense of security and stability,' says Professor Mengjie Lyu. Share on Facebook Tweet Email