What happens to signing bonus if bank postpones startdate on their end?

So if my offer letter says that I will start mid-july but my bank has decided to push back because of COVID 19 to mid-September start, if I leave before September (ie. july or august 2022 for PE gig), will they be able to claim that I haven't stayed for two years even though I had no say in the matter?

Also has anyone tried to save and cash in all their vacation days so that you can essentially leave a few weeks early? Has that gone over well / even allowed?

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What exactly do you mean? Im not as concerned as to when the actual bonus gets paid out but more about if ill have to pay it back if i leave before september given my original offer letter said I would start in mid-july

 

Don't think any groups will be coming for your signing bonus if you leave at the normal time. That type of thing gets out pretty quickly

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normal time = June/July 2022

Some second years dip in May or even April, never heard of anyone coming for their signing bonus. PE recruiting will still mostly be for June/July and no bank is going to chase down their entire second year class for leaving at that time

If you leave 8 months early they'll probably want it back, otherwise you're fine

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