I'm currently doing corporate work at a V10. I've received an offer to do investment banking at a leading m&a boutique starting early 2016, which I fully intend to accept.
When should I tell my current firm? Any chance I don't receive a bonus in December if I tell them now that I intend to leave in January? All else equal, I'd prefer to tell my firm ASAP. Thanks.
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mvp99
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Re: When to give notice?
Is this a business or law side position? curious
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Internetdan
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Re: When to give notice?
After you have your bonus
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zot1
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Re: When to give notice?
Internetdan wrote:After you have your bonus
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Anonymous User
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Re: When to give notice?
It's an investment banking position.
Is there a realistic chance that I wouldn't receive a bonus then? Even if the firm generally gives them to everyone? My situation is a little more complex than I care to let on, so I'd appreciate a well-informed perspective. Obviously the safest approach is to wait till bonuses go out, but I'd like to know what typically happens if one tells the firm beforehand.
Is there a realistic chance that I wouldn't receive a bonus then? Even if the firm generally gives them to everyone? My situation is a little more complex than I care to let on, so I'd appreciate a well-informed perspective. Obviously the safest approach is to wait till bonuses go out, but I'd like to know what typically happens if one tells the firm beforehand.
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Hutz_and_Goodman
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Re: When to give notice?
Why would you risk losing the bonus? If you're leaving law for investment banking I don't see what you lose even if you burn this bridge.Anonymous User wrote:It's an investment banking position.
Is there a realistic chance that I wouldn't receive a bonus then? Even if the firm generally gives them to everyone? My situation is a little more complex than I care to let on, so I'd appreciate a well-informed perspective. Obviously the safest approach is to wait till bonuses go out, but I'd like to know what typically happens if one tells the firm beforehand.
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Anonymous User
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Re: When to give notice?
Two-three weeks notice is the norm for law firms. I gave three weeks notice to a V-5 firm and never heard a complaint about timing. I also knew I was leaving two months in advance and just enjoyed not caring what people thought of me any more. Not sure what special considerations you have, but I would at least suggest waiting until you get your bonus. Most firms only give bonuses to associates in good standing as of a certain date.
