Has anyone here ever successfully negotiated a singing bonus?


What songs did you sing?

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Every job I’ve ever taken came with a signing bonus (agency side + brand side). I always say I am due for a performative bonus for “x” amount at the end of the month. Can you match if I forgo that? Never heard a no.

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The Gambler

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Can’t go wrong with Livin’ On A Prayer

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Jesse’s Girl

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I impressed my interviewer by singing The Champs - Tequila in American Sign Language.

I got an extra 50K bonus for knowing every lyric to the song.

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https://youtu.be/vNlLdfEFthE

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