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Repaying Sign On Bonus

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Location: Pennsylvania

Background: I work in the mental health field and I signed a 3 year contract that included a sign on bonus with a fairly large hospital system in PA. The job is now taking a toll on my own mental and physical health and I’m losing sleep with increase of anxiety and blood pressure and chest pain. My job is community based and I work with people with severe psychiatric needs and are often homeless and at risk of losing housing. I do see a therapist and now I’m on blood pressure medication. I’m doing my best to get better while maintaining my job.

Problem: I want to leave for a less stressful job but would need to pay back my entire bonus ($7500). I was taxed and only received around $5000 but HR says I would still need to pay the full $7500. I no longer have the money as I’ve been here for over a year already. I used it immediately to put on my student loans.

Main question: Is there any hope I can leave without paying the bonus?

Thank you for your time.

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