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@fieldgummy3 hours agoUnited States
Should I wait until after my annual bonus to apply for consulting?
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I'm working full time and my annual bonus pays in a few months. If I start interviewing now, I could end up leaving before it is paid. Is it smarter to wait until after the bonus, or can delaying the application hurt more than the money is worth?
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