CompensationJul 16, 2019
Asuriontestasurio

Amazon repayment of signing bonus?

I see Amazon clause on signing bonus that the bonus is earned at monthly rate. Does that mean there is no repayment or penalty for quitting before the first two years? Not accepting relocation if that matters

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Amazon ysci85 Jul 16, 2019

Ask your recruiter but I was told that there is no repayment.

Oracle DjWaleBabu Jul 16, 2019

Yes, you earn sign on bonus monthly.

Amazon weeeeeeee Jul 16, 2019

First year signing bonus is sent on your first paycheck, and payback prorated the first year. The second year sign on bonus is sent monthly, and does not need to be paid back.

Amazon kavalan Jul 16, 2019

It depends on the size of the signing bonus, some first year bonuses are also paid monthly.

Oracle ldppem Jul 16, 2019

Nope, 1st yr bonuses are also paid monthly.

Tesla elontuskk Jul 16, 2019

Don’t forget you paid taxes on your sign on.

Amazon kavalan Jul 16, 2019

You get the taxes back from the government, if repayment is required, the whole amount is due back to the company.

Tesla elontuskk Jul 16, 2019

Oh, that’s cool. Do you have to add this on your 1040?

Asurion testasurio OP Jul 16, 2019

It's bit vague as to what an installment is but here's the terminology: This sign-on payment will be issued in prorated pay period installments as you complete your first year of employment with the Company. Each installment will be earned at the time of payment. If your employment with the Company is terminated for any reason prior to the first anniversary of your Start Date, you will receive one final prorated installment based on the days worked in your final pay period. No additional installments will be paid.

Microsoft 90sKid Jul 16, 2019

Whatever amount is promised as bonus will be credited along monthly. eg: 50k/12. If you leave no repayment to be done. If you work for x no of days in the month that you’re leaving, the monthly amount will be pro-rated to these X days.

Wish PIPmeMommy Jul 28, 2020

What happens if you get piped? Should you return the money

Oracle lmaohfk Nov 24, 2020

Hey, did Amazon force you to repay the sign on and relo by sending it to collections? Did you resign or get fired?

Amazon faangfreak Jun 7, 2021

Do we need to repay my sign on bonuses is being payed monthly in a distributed fashion