Anyone know how this years bonuses shook out for associates? Debating whether or not to stay in this industry depending on if I am truly bottom bucket or not.
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Hearing wide ranges depending on year and rating, from ~150k ~250K
Are you willing to share what your bonus was?
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I heard ~$190k for an AS2 (first full-year), on a base salary of $200k.
Base for first full year is $175.
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