r/personalfinance Mar 03 '23

Check your pay stubs! Employment

I feel like this should go without saying, but it always amazes me how many people I see on here who run into problems because they never check their pay stubs. I’m getting my annual bonus paid out soon and I realized the amount listed on my pay stub was wrong. The CFO had calculated the bonuses incorrectly for anyone who got a mid year raise last year.

I would’ve been shorted $500 if I hadn’t double checked the math.

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u/Lost-Jeweler5881 Mar 03 '23

Check your paystubs even if the amounts for your gross and net pay are correct. You might have errors on any accrued time like paid time off, sick and vacation days or other benefits if you aren’t checking your paystub you’ll miss out on time that is owed to you. Also, when you leave if you get commissions or bonus make sure they keep paying your checks until all your commissions and bonuses have been processed.