A few options. 1. Check the literature of who is eligible for the bonus. The bonus might get paid out for anyone who was employed as of a certain date. 2. Use

A few options. 1. Check the literature of who is eligible for the bonus. The bonus might get paid out for anyone who was employed as of a certain date. 2. Use this as a negotiation for a signing bonus. It's common to have some vest or bonus on the horizon. Asking to be made whole with a signing bonus is how this is handled. Just be aware that you'll probably be on the hook to pay it back if you leave your new company in under a year