Houston company with 1,381 employees gives EVERY ONE of them a $100,000 bonus

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A Houston company is spreading extra joy among its workers this holiday season - by giving each of them a $100,000 bonus.

All of the 1,381 employees at Hilcorp, from the receptionist to the CEO, will be receiving a little extra on their check this Christmas after they surpassed their targets.

Many are using the windfall to retire early, remodel homes, take vacations or pay their children's college tuition.

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All of the 1,381 employees at Hilcorp, from the receptionist to the CEO, will be receiving a little extra on their check this Christmas after they surpassed their targets

Hilcorp is one of the largest privately held oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States and made the 2015 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the third year in a row.

The goal was for the company to double in size in five years - something it recently achieved.  

Amanda Thompson, who has worked at the firm for 10 years as a receptionist, told FOX 26 Houston the bonus is a good reason for the workers 'not to give any less than one-hundred percent each day'.

'It’s just a true gift,' she added.

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 'It was a surreal day it was a dream come true. It was likely a day that many people won't experience in their lifetime and we all did it together 

'Mr. Jeff Hilldebrand (CEO), and our president Greg Lalicker, they are such amazing motivators.

'Somedays I just kind of look down the hall and say I cant believe these are my bosses and they’re the best.'

In 2010, Thompson said they received a huge bonus for reaching that same goal. That year they could choose between a $50,000 car and a $35,000 cash check.

Amanda Thompson (pictured), who has worked at the firm for 10 years as a receptionist, said some are using the windfall to retire early, remodel homes, take vacations and pay their children's college tuition

CEO Jeff Hilldebrand (left) and president Greg Lalicker (right) have been described as great motivators