<prompt> Human: First post on Reddit. Ive created what my boyfriend says is a throw away account to help me figure out how to approach my situation. Im a young female professional transferring jobs from NYC to Chicago. I received an offer with a company in Chicago but it did not include a moving or signing bonus. Additionally, the offer is at the first year salary rate but I will be joining as closer to a second year 8 months and taking a pay cut either way. Ive only dealt with the HR personnel via email till now so I think I should ask via email. Any advice on how to go about asking for a higher salary andor a signing bonus? I love this company and want to take the offer but want to make sure its fair.  <response>: the company is not required to give you a signing bonus or a relocation package, but i would bring it up to HR since you havent accepted the offer yet. Additionally, i would 100 mention that you are foregoing your annual bonus to take this job. Maybe theyll compensate you for it. With that being said, i dont know the details of what the 1st year salary rate vs the second year salary rate is and how either of those salaries compares to your current cost of living in NYC and what your new cost of living would be like in Chicago. Lastly, how do the benefits compare to your current role. All of these are a factor too. Either way - inquire about the bonuses. Thats a given : 