Well ... after losin' my mind, I am ...
...I want in on this......
I like the idea of the CEO's all sitting up late writing their little essays for the annual reports.
Dear Shareholder,
Once again it is my pleasure to bring you our annual report. Although the value of our shares has dropped by 20%, we are overcoming our losses by selling off unused properties and reducing our workforce.
Because I have the added responsibility of filling out all those pink slips, which is very distressing to me, I assure you, I am asking that the shareholders grant me a 20% bonus over my base pay of $800,000. I am certain you will be happy to grant my request.
Sincerely,
Your CEO.
PS: President Bush made me write this.