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Anonymous

16 Oct 2021

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I'm not happy with the current role that I'm in. Should I just leave for better opportunity or should I stay for the bonus as the year is ending?

Does it make sense to stay for year end bonus?

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A better opportunity should offer you a good balance in both learning and earning potential. And if youā€™re already inherently unhappy, best to move on quickly before desperation and burnout gets to you.

You can start looking for a new role and price your potential bonus into the salary package or even negotiate a signing bonus.

Job search tend to take time as well. So no harm starting early and going for a couple of interviews to gauge your ā€œmarket rateā€.

I think that if money is enough of a motivation for you to sit on the fence for this, then you can probably hang in there till the bonus while looking for greener pastures. But if you can't imagine spending another day at your current workplace then it's probably clear that your sanity takes precedence over the EOY bonus hmm..

HC Tang

20 Oct 2021

Financial Enthusiast, Budgeting at The Society

1 month or 2 months is still $ good for investment and returns. Negotiate with new potential hirer to wait for you after bonus. If you're wanted, they will either wait or even give you a welcome bonus to join immediately. No harm discussing with new potential employers if offer is confirmed.

Depending on the amount at stake, and what the other side has to offer.

Hang in there, just endure 2 more months for year-end bonus! But you can start sign with the new com...

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