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Timeline for Relocation or Signing Bonus after Accepting Offer

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New answer on Oct 23, 2022
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Anonymous A asked on Oct 16, 2022

Typically, in the US, how long does it take McKinsey to pay out the relocation bonus

(e.g. in people’s experience: did you get it with your first paycheck, maybe three weeks after offer? etc.)

I ask because, I just got an offer and want to make an ask of my recruiter that is informed by what they do in practice. 

For some of us who are negotiating/navigating a bigger gap between our acceptance and start dates (but still need to move) any historical insight would help.

Extra info: I’ll be an Experienced Associate, and I think they may be pushing the start dates for us in Q3. 

Any similar info of signing bonus would be great too but secondary.

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Ian
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replied on Oct 17, 2022
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Hi there,

You should get the relocation bonus within 1-2 months. (whereas sign-on bonus is when you sign).

It's worth looking at the contract itself as these terms will be specified (you can also directly ask the recruiter)

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Cristian
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replied on Oct 17, 2022
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Hi there, 

Congrats on getting the offer and best of luck ahead!

The signing bonus is within days of signing the offer and the relocation one takes a few weeks. It's best to discuss it directly with them, because even though the terms are quite standard, they do try to accommodate for you if you have a special situation. 

Best,

Cristian

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Udayan
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You typically get it within 2 payment cycles after joining

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Maikol
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Sign-in bonus is usually paid with the first salary.

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Pedro
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Takes up to two months. If my memory doesn't fail me, mine took about 5 weeks (I started late February, got it by end of March).

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