I am currently a college studetn who got an offer as a programmer

>>1645117
a signing bonus that doesn't clear for 90 days is to be determined on performance in my experience.

>>1645117
It's to attract and keep workers.
I wouldn't be surprised if accepting the bonus means you have to commit to a year or something.

>>1645117
If you have no previous work experience, then I wouldn't push my luck if I were you. Just sign the contract.

>>1645117
You don't because "signing" bonus is a misnomer. It is conditional compensation, contingent on you beginning employment there on the agreed upon date. You can't remunerate someone who is not an employee. You are not an employee; you merely have an offer to be one. You have not performed any services nor do you have an obligation to do so until your start date. It's all in your offer letter.

Additionally, nothing is stopping you from reneging on the offer and going to another employer. Signed offers are not binding. They can rescind it any time they want.

T. Not a lawyer but have signed an offer before

>>1645117

Just ask.

That's a fucking stupid signing bonus though. That's like giving someone an appetizer on their way out of a restaurant.

That's not a signing bonus, that's deferred compensation