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Just signed the outside employment form in KPMG onboarding system. I actually wanted to start dabbling in creative writing as a potentially monetizable hobby, but I'm guessing this may pose issues.
Definitely interested in the "exception from this policy may be requested if provision of non-professional services doesn't interfere with one's duties of causes conflict of interest" clause, though. Has anyone been able to get one of those before?
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Im not searching for a new job but an acquaintance reached out about a similar role at a similar energy company.Turns out 2 ppl threw my name in the hat. I looked into it and the position was posted 2 weeks ago.Their director wants to meet.I bet pay is one of the first things to be discussed so that no one’s time is wasted.Am I crazy for not wanting to entertain it for less than 20-25% base pay increase?Is it selfish to ask for more? I’m sure most salary conversations end in negotiation anyways?
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Maybe I'm the weird one here, but I've literally never gotten a sign on bonus. I'm still pretty new in my career, but none of the jobs I've had or even applied to have offered one.
The only sign-on bonus I’ve received is when one was advertised. Honestly, not as common to see now, and that is because it’s an employer's market. They don’t have to do as much to entice top talent to apply.
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I'm 18 years into the professional workforce and have never once gotten a sign-on bonus. Hell I've only even gotten an annual merit-based bonus for about half the years I've worked. Neither are as common (i.e., they're not a given in every industry) as some people have been led to believe.
I have gotten both a 10% and a 30% bonus. The 30% was because I was relocating so they offered a large sign on bonus. The 10% was because I was leaving before a bonus payout.
Same for me. Had new firm match my bonus as I was leaving in December and would miss out on that year.
If I was relocating as well I’d request that either be arranged by the new company, or a larger sign on if I have to arrange it myself.