What is signing bonus?

Sign-on doesn't come with bond la. It's just a carrot and partial compensation for your move.

6 figures is for what level?

My sign-on came with no caveat, even though it was a huge sum, simply because they had to compensate the coming and deferred bonus, share options, etc etc ...  I was going to be missing out by moving to the new company. So yes, I could leave tomorrow and keep that amount. Compensation for move here doesn't refer to relocation fees.

The only bond I have is simply due to the sum they need to pay to the STF but even that is strange considering the sign-on far exceeded the STF sum.

if you believe everything posted in lowyat forums...then you will be depressed easily

U finish ur degree at 19yo? lol which uni you graduated from?

I've recently completed an interview with x company last week and got a call from their HR this week on the offered salary.. they asked if I am willing to take 15% from my current salary.

I told them that I'm holding out for at least 20% or 25% instead, negotiable. Disappointed with their offer, especially when it's a 'promotion' to senior role but the initial offer is just not what I am looking for.

What do you think of my chances by telling them about my expected, even when I've stated clearly during my registration form on interview day.