Is it to late to ask for a signing bonus?
A few weeks ago I accepted an offer of a job. Because I'd been out of work a long time and have a lot of debt, I considered asking for a signing bonus, but my spouse was afraid that trying to negotiate anything would jeopardize the offer.
Now, two weeks before the job begins, it looks like I'll need the extra money more than ever. Is it possible to ask for a bonus at this point, or is it too late?
Alternately, is there a way to ask for a salary advance? That would take a little financial pressure off.
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A few weeks ago I accepted an offer of a job. Because I'd been out of work a long time and have a lot of debt, I considered asking for a signing bonus, but my spouse was afraid that trying to negotiate anything would jeopardize the offer.
Now, two weeks before the job begins, it looks like I'll need the extra money more than ever. Is it possible to ask for a bonus at this point, or is it too late?
Alternately, is there a way to ask for a salary advance? That would take a little financial pressure off.
job-offer hiring-process negotiation bonus
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Sounds like a terrible idea. Either you do it right away when discussing the contract, or you don't. What would you think of if they had at the time promised you a signing bonus just to two weeks later change their minds? Regarding the salary advance, that should have been asked at the right moment (when interviewing / before signing the contract)..
– devoured elysium
5 mins ago
It probably doesn't matter, but I didn't sign a contract; but I responded to their e-mail. I don't know if that's closer to "verbal agreement" than "implied contract" or what.
– user97436
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A few weeks ago I accepted an offer of a job. Because I'd been out of work a long time and have a lot of debt, I considered asking for a signing bonus, but my spouse was afraid that trying to negotiate anything would jeopardize the offer.
Now, two weeks before the job begins, it looks like I'll need the extra money more than ever. Is it possible to ask for a bonus at this point, or is it too late?
Alternately, is there a way to ask for a salary advance? That would take a little financial pressure off.
job-offer hiring-process negotiation bonus
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A few weeks ago I accepted an offer of a job. Because I'd been out of work a long time and have a lot of debt, I considered asking for a signing bonus, but my spouse was afraid that trying to negotiate anything would jeopardize the offer.
Now, two weeks before the job begins, it looks like I'll need the extra money more than ever. Is it possible to ask for a bonus at this point, or is it too late?
Alternately, is there a way to ask for a salary advance? That would take a little financial pressure off.
job-offer hiring-process negotiation bonus
job-offer hiring-process negotiation bonus
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Sounds like a terrible idea. Either you do it right away when discussing the contract, or you don't. What would you think of if they had at the time promised you a signing bonus just to two weeks later change their minds? Regarding the salary advance, that should have been asked at the right moment (when interviewing / before signing the contract)..
– devoured elysium
5 mins ago
It probably doesn't matter, but I didn't sign a contract; but I responded to their e-mail. I don't know if that's closer to "verbal agreement" than "implied contract" or what.
– user97436
1 min ago
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Sounds like a terrible idea. Either you do it right away when discussing the contract, or you don't. What would you think of if they had at the time promised you a signing bonus just to two weeks later change their minds? Regarding the salary advance, that should have been asked at the right moment (when interviewing / before signing the contract)..
– devoured elysium
5 mins ago
It probably doesn't matter, but I didn't sign a contract; but I responded to their e-mail. I don't know if that's closer to "verbal agreement" than "implied contract" or what.
– user97436
1 min ago
Sounds like a terrible idea. Either you do it right away when discussing the contract, or you don't. What would you think of if they had at the time promised you a signing bonus just to two weeks later change their minds? Regarding the salary advance, that should have been asked at the right moment (when interviewing / before signing the contract)..
– devoured elysium
5 mins ago
Sounds like a terrible idea. Either you do it right away when discussing the contract, or you don't. What would you think of if they had at the time promised you a signing bonus just to two weeks later change their minds? Regarding the salary advance, that should have been asked at the right moment (when interviewing / before signing the contract)..
– devoured elysium
5 mins ago
It probably doesn't matter, but I didn't sign a contract; but I responded to their e-mail. I don't know if that's closer to "verbal agreement" than "implied contract" or what.
– user97436
1 min ago
It probably doesn't matter, but I didn't sign a contract; but I responded to their e-mail. I don't know if that's closer to "verbal agreement" than "implied contract" or what.
– user97436
1 min ago
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Sounds like a terrible idea. Either you do it right away when discussing the contract, or you don't. What would you think of if they had at the time promised you a signing bonus just to two weeks later change their minds? Regarding the salary advance, that should have been asked at the right moment (when interviewing / before signing the contract)..
– devoured elysium
5 mins ago
It probably doesn't matter, but I didn't sign a contract; but I responded to their e-mail. I don't know if that's closer to "verbal agreement" than "implied contract" or what.
– user97436
1 min ago