Are signing bonuses common? How does one negotiate getting a signing bonus? How does one negotiate a higher signing bonus? Conversely, do “stay with your company” bonuses exist?
I had retention bonus before
I'm not sure as I only have my own experience, but Facebook offered me a signing bonus without me asking for one. From my understanding it's common if they're limited in what they can offer you in your levels pay band, but want to compete with another offer.
1st: ask for it. 2nd: it’s called a retention bonus
First part yes, just ask. Second part, of course not.
For the second part, I thought you guys just got one?
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