<prompt> Human: Im planning on switching jobs to move back to my home city at the beginning of 2017. Currently, I receive a yearly bonus of 2,500 that is paid on the first pay date in March of the following year March 2017. Would I still receive this bonus if I leave after year end but before it is paid out? Im hesitant to ask my boss because he doesnt know of my plans to switch jobs. Thanks in advance!Edit: thanks for all the feedback. I dont think this will change my decision, but Ill be more frugal with my money to reduce the gap a little.  <response>: Not very likely, no.Bonuses are discretionary. Why would they pay you? What are you doing to do...quit? 