Worker's end-of-year wish (5)

I believe the answer is:

bonus

(Other definitions for bonus that I've seen before include "Additional payment for work, often on merit" , "Additional incentive payment" , "Something more than you expected" , "Additional payment or benefit above the norm" , "Extra payment - reward" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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