<prompt> Human: Im leaving between end of fiscal and bonus payout. I have to start new job. HR has said they will stick to policy which states employees must be employed at time of payout, thus not pay me bonus since Im leaving 3 weeks before payout, but already past end of fiscal. Ive been as courteous and hard working as possible through the whole last 2 weeks, and even agreed to stay a few extra days after being asked. How do I approach HR again to plead my case? Ive been there almost 10 years, were doing really really well, and to top it off employees that where fired were given bonus, but it doesnt apply to employees leaving on the best of terms? Not happy about this. Its like 10k. I want that money but dont want to cause a stink over it in my way out. Id like to keep the door open should things not work out at my next job.  <response>: You will not get the bonus if youre not an employee when its paid out, unless you have some document stating you will. but it doesnt apply to employees leaving on the best of terms?Youre learning the hard way. There is no loyalty in business anymore. Money is all that matters. If they dont have to pay you, they wont. 