To all the new hires to the big 4 or other firms, what’s the lowest sign on bonus you would accept? I understand it may be lower than usual / non-COVID times but trying to understand if 5K is lowball and how much higher I should negotiate. Thanks.

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Sign on bonus is not something that should come into consideration unless you go in the tens of thousands of dollars. Base is much more important. I’d never turn down a job I wanted for a one time payment of a couple thousand more.

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Awesome recommendation M1. Thanks so much for the insight. Truly is helpful

Nice try Mr. Recruiter

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Trying to figure out how much to push the recruiter lol

5K is fair for an entry level role and during COVID I'm just thankful companies are still hiring.

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Agreed. Any bonus / position is good, especially during the COVID struggle.

I went to a B4 last month with no sign on. Kicked myself, after the fact, a little bit, but honestly got a 35% pay raise from the old place so it was life changing enough.

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Thanks for the tip A1. Looks like the transition would take place during the holidays which is perfect time to unwind and really do nothing. Luckily I am on my SO insurance so no worries there either. Super nervous and excited at same time. New adventures are scary because you never know if you made the right choice till it’s too late. But more money can ever so slightly help ease even bad decisions 😂

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