CompensationMay 27, 2019
JOANYe^(iπ)+1=0

How to negotiate sign-on Bonus at Google

I have an offer at Google. I'm happy with base & bonus & stock. Sign-on seems pretty low, and I hear this is easiest to negotiate, so why not try? They're offering $20k. I have a competing offer for almost the exact same compensation. It's in a different state, that's a bit cheaper, and after taxes the other offer is actually like ~3% higher. Should I just mention that? Are there any tips or tricks to negotiating sign-on?

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Cisco 🤡HonkHonk May 27, 2019

Is your TC 20k?

ConocoPhillips blechh May 27, 2019

YOE / level?

JOANY e^(iπ)+1=0 OP May 27, 2019

8 YoE / L4 (have a follow-up interview to possibly up level to 5)

Google mj8awr May 27, 2019

Why negotiate sign on? Dumb

Microsoft 🚶‍♀️ feet May 28, 2019

Why not? I got an extra 30k when I join Oracle. It’s cash, don’t have to wait over 4 years to get it like rsu’s.

Google mj8awr May 28, 2019

30k a year is way better than 30k sign on

Clearstream.TV JobSearch May 27, 2019

What’s the total offer numbers?

Cisco ImOffended May 27, 2019

She refuses to mention.