My gf just received a 2500.00 retention bonus that she is taxed on. The underwriting said if you quit or leave your current position in a year they will have you pay back whatever they deem. How can they take back something taxed? My advice was to not sign the papers and don't take the bonus. One it's an insult two she is about to get a new position three if allot of her colleague's also refused the effort to endenture servitude them is gone.