Yes profit share for last year was only announced in Jan 2010, so it gave the bean counters plenty of time to massage the figures even more towards the company's favour.
The bonus is mentioned in the contract, so who gives a ..... what other companies do or don't pay out to their employess. Not that the contract means much these days.
Also, does anyone know whether the "bonus" will be paid on the old salary, or the new one ( I won't even call it an increase....) Only about Dhs 1500 difference, but it will be better in my pocket than elsewhere.