Hey WallStreetStandard, what a lonely thread. I'm here since nobody responded ...so maybe one of these discussions will help:

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  • Best way to quit AND get my bonus? accepted an offer from another firm to go into investment banking. My bonus at my current firm will be paid ... I'd like to be able to call him up for info/news flow as I continue in my career. What should I do? ... out in December and I don't start my new job until January, so comm
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Typically you negotiate that as part of the offer to join before bonus payout.

Not sure if you can renegotiate your signing bonus, but I wouldn’t get my hopes up.

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