“Shlomo,” a former Yeshiva student, entered the working world of Public Relations. At the beginning of the year, his manager sat him down and asked him his preference regarding his compensation. "Would you like a raise this year of X amount per month, or would your preference be to forego a raise, and instead receive a significant bonus of Y dollars?” Although, the actual dollar amounts for either alternative were similar, Shlomo responded that he would prefer the raise, because it offered him a better chance of higher compensation in the long-term.
At the end of the year, when the time for bonuses came, Shlomo’s employer provided him with a bonus check. Shlomo knocked on the office door of his manager and gave the check back to him saying, "I don't know if you recall the initial conversation we had several months ago, but I opted for a raise instead of a bonus check. I am therefore returning the check to you." His manager responded that he should keep the bonus check, nonetheless. The next day, Shlomo’s employer gave him a large and expensive bottle of Kosher whiskey as a token of appreciation for his honesty.
