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I got a $7,500 signing bonus at my current gig. I told them that, based on their hiring schedule, I’d be missing out on a big bonus.
Not really true but whatever, that lie was worth $7500
When I left advertising I got a $5,000 signing bonus because they couldn’t negotiate more on my salary (it was already a $25K increase over my current salary), but they offered a 1-time bonus instead. Also have to pay part of it back if I leave in under 2 years.
I’d like somebody to explain what the basis is for a signing bonus in advertising. Leverage to get you to come here? Marquee value? Are you bringing clients with you? What?
At an agency? I haven't. Pretty sure that's only going to be possible at Director level.
I did negotiate a $5000 signing bonus when I almost flipped client side...
If it’s a holding company job sometimes there is a cap on salary, or a pre-approved salary. Things like signing bonuses or other perks can be given without going back to the powers that be to ask for more. If they didn’t pay a recruiter or didn’t pay to move you, or you are just really valuable can also play a role