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Claire Veuthey
Is it terrible form to resign two weeks before receiving my bonus, expecting it will be paid out on my last day? Or should I wait to have received it before resigning, and work two 'extra' weeks?
Penelope Trunk: This is all good advice. The only thing to add is that waiting out December for a bonus pay-out is almost a rite of passage in the workforce. I ...MoreThis is all good advice. The only thing to add is that waiting out December for a bonus pay-out is almost a rite of passage in the workforce. I would say that at any given point, 20% of the workforce is waiting to quit until a bonus is paid, and most of that happens in December. So, you have to wait, but you're in good comapny :) 129 weeks ago
Dale Clark: wait until you have it in your hand. many companies make it required to be employed to get the bonus. Just because you give 2 weeks notice doesn't ...Morewait until you have it in your hand. many companies make it required to be employed to get the bonus. Just because you give 2 weeks notice doesn't mean they have to accept it. They can walk you out the door right then. 128 weeks ago
Eva Lyford
good luck with the relo! I relo'ed from Chicago to Indy in 2005. Folks here have plenty of tips to offer, what do you need to know about?