I have a small brushed-metal badge. It was a gift from The Company, a mark of appreciation for five years service. It's in the shape of the The Company logo with the lettering embossed. I feel this has been forged especially for me and that makes me very proud. So much so that since receiving it my productivity has improved three-fold and I've noticed a marked increase in the respect I inspire in colleagues. That's not the best thing though, because at ten years of service an even greater honour awaits. Each year all workers who've reached their decade are invited for a meal - at The Company's expense - where you're granted an audience with the Company Don, something rank and file workers such as myself would never otherwise experience.

It's important that you respect your employer. Invariably your loyalty will be richly rewarded.