CompensationMay 5, 2018
Qualcommsumdude

Samsung Retention Bonus

I had two questions about Samsung retention bonuses: 1) Is it normal for them to only kick in at the end of year 2? Could I negotiate to get it at the end of year 1? 2) Are there refreshers after the initial amount finishes?

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Uber Jullen May 5, 2018

Retention refreshers would make for a really weird company culture... never heard anything like it

Samsung zsh May 6, 2018

I don't recall any retention bonus, are you referring to joining bonus ?

Qualcomm sumdude OP May 6, 2018

You can also negotiate a retention bonus similar to RSU's at other companies. The bonus has sort of a "vest" schedule

Samsung ParkChoiLe May 6, 2018

I negotiated at the time of joining. But once it expired, HR basically told me it's impossible for refresher

Qualcomm sumdude OP May 6, 2018

Did yours kick in at the end of year 1?

Samsung ParkChoiLe May 6, 2018

Kick in is not the right terminology. Paid out starting first anniversary

Qualcomm leetMonkey May 8, 2018

Did you negotiate?

Samsung zsh May 10, 2018

Interested in knowing what is your TC along with the retention bonus.

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getdata Aug 16, 2018

Position, yoe, offer, TC?

Qualcomm sumdude OP Aug 17, 2018

For the sake of being anonymous I will give you ranges: for 6 to 7 years experience you should expect 145 to 160 base, 15 to 20 percent bonus, and some amount of retention per year around 25K based on different factors