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Compensation

Did any of you get a sign on bonus on your first job as a new grad? If so how much is standard for california?

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May 10th, 2022

No. Be wary of sign-on bonuses as you are obligated to stay with the company for so many months/years. If you do not you must pay it back in full.

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Paula S. — BS/BSN, 18 yrs
Washington
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