Has anybody ever heard of an agency offering a starting bonus, or has anybody ever negotiated one? Is that a thing?

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It’s a thing. And asking recruitment/HR for it will cost you nothing

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Used to be quite common. Especially to get you to move. I had one job with a signing bonus. And another bonus at 6 months. It was fab. But then I did not get a raise for 18 months.

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It’s a great last thing to ask for if you’ve got three rounds and they haven’t hit your requirements. “If that’s your last offer, could you offer a starting bonus to help close the gap for the near term?” It’ll usually be a 2-5 grand in my experience. That’s a solid vacation, for free.

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Only at places where no one wants to work

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It’s a thing

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It’s a thing

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Yes—and HR told me they could pay me the bonus because it was leftover funds from other people not negotiating.

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Yes it’s a thing. CD2 nails it.

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Yes do it. Before you sign on
If they won’t give you the asked salary
Ask for a sign on bonus

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No, it’s not a thing. Maybe at higher levels , but I’ve never heard it for an acd

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