> They also have onerous clawback clauses on signing bonuses and relocation, and I know of one instance where the clawback stipulated that the signing bonuses would be paid back pre-tax (e.g., $10k signing bonus, of which you got $6k after tax, but if you quit you have to cough up $10k) - meaning you are actually in the hole if you leave.
so if you get fired then you don't have to pay it back?
Honestly I can't remember that part - my impression was that you were off the hook if you were fired, but I can't be sure. My original contract has been lost in the mists of time :P
Strategically getting oneself fired might be a way to avoid the clawback, though it would probably have other consequences.
so if you get fired then you don't have to pay it back?