Quit my job to Join Goldman Sachs before bonus numbers, Should I expect GS to cover for my 2018 bonus?

Hi, I quit my job in December to join Goldman Sachs... will GS pay me a bonus for 2018?

Thanks...

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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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