I know it’s best to wait until the bonus hits the bank, but what would be the actual likely scenario if I quit, say, Jan 1? And what if I left a couple of months before the end of the year? Just trying to be aware of all the trade offs here. Thanks in advance.
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If you leave before your bonus is in your bank you don’t get your bonus
You will have to pay back your sign-on bonus as well depending on your level.
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