While the lesson on success 101 is never a bad thing to review, this does nothing to justify the situation being discussed here.

No one begrudges anyone good bonus programs based on success. If a loan officer brings in new accounts and they not brought in via illegal or questionable methods and they actually pay their loans then yes, by all means pay a bonus. But your little link doesnt in any way suggest that wearing the right suit, going to right school, working the right number of hours etc should entitle you to million dollar bonus plans when you dont deliver real results.

If anything, your link points to one of the biggest problems of all--lack of concern for quality work, lack of concern for ethics, and over confidence in appearances and image. While I certainly dont take issue with an effort made to look professional, it is perhaps the least key aspect of REAL success. If your suit is nice but not expensive and you bring in deals which are legit and will result in long term business THAT is what is well deserving of bonus money.....your ability to outspend your coworkers at the tailor isnt exactly a reason the taxpayer should foot your bill.