I speak to my friends from time to time about workplace pay etc and one thing I always pick up on is just how many people get yearly bonuses, whereas I've never worked for a company which gives them out! How unfair! Is there any way to know whether a company hands out yearly bonuses before taking the job there?

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Good advice, thanks

I haven't ever worked for a company that gives out bonuses either. You can always ask during your interview. It is very normal to ask about bonuses and full compensation during the interview process.

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Is it a normal thing to ask? I’d feel too awkward asking about a bonus directly

Companies bake them into their compensation package. Ask the recruiter/hiring manager and they will know. Depends on the business you work for. When I switched jobs it was very clear.

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Thanks, I’ll definitely just ask the recruiter in the future

A lot of job postings will give an overview of comp and benefits, including whether they have bonuses.

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I haven’t noticed bonuses being listed on the job ads before

Or just assume you’ll never get one and ask for a higher base pay; usually the recruit can tell you the % and if there’s a guaranteed bonus. Obviously it might reduce your base pay a bit

That’s a good idea actually, I’ll have to do that going forward, thanks

Is that really the most important thing for taking a new role?

What, earning more money? Yes, I would say that’s the most important thing

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The question is….
Bonus for what?
Achievement of goals/targets?
Pay in lieu of overtime?
No one should expect a bonus for working a 9-5 normal job and/or without some added value

Bonus for achieving goals and targets, which I have done

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