Negotiate a Signing Bonus
Signing bonuses are often easier to approve than base salary increases.
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Example Prompt
Help me negotiate a signing bonus for [JOB TITLE] at [COMPANY]. Offered salary: [AMOUNT]. My target total: [DESIRED]. Justification: [FORFEITING BONUS/RELOCATION/MARKET RATE GAP]. Create talking points for requesting a signing bonus as a way to bridge the gap without permanent budget impact. What amount should I request? How should I handle if they say signing bonuses are not standard?
Pro Tip
Request a signing bonus to offset specific costs like unvested stock or bonuses you are leaving behind
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