I did not get AC for my office because I expected a check from Uncle Sam, I got it because it helps me do my job better.
That being said.....
The problem is expectations....the prospect of an incentive payment looked promising for awhile and I admit that I got my hopes up. I haven't given up, but I am not going to twist myself into a pretzle hoping that I'll get a check in the mail. Maybe the bonus will be that we get home in time for dinner, and maybe down the road we won't get "fined" for being "outdated".