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Marian
Sun, 01 Jan 2017 21:45:51 +0000

Although your son is getting a signing bonus, it’s important for him to know when he would receive the money. You cannot assume that he will get it before the job starts. Sometimes, it is necessary for an employee to actually be an employee before the check can be issued.

If he will not get the money in advance, consider whether the Bank of Mom and Dad can provide a very short-term loan. If you can’t, he needs to know this up front.