Should an experienced hire expect a signing bonus in consulting?

I received an MBB offer in Europe without a signing bonus and had assumed these were standard. Are signing bonuses dependent on role and entry point, and is this something an experienced hire should try to negotiate?

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Europe 100% offering signing bonuses. However, it depends on your role+entry point.

If you're coming from an MBA, signing bonuses are pretty much automatic. Furthermore, if you're an experience hire (i.e. getting poached from another job) there should be a signing bonus attached.

I would very much advise you to attempt to negotiate a signing bonus. This can come in the form of the "excuse" of relocation costs, annual bonus from existing company, switching costs, etc. etc.

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Should an experienced hire expect a signing bonus in consulting?

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