Money Moral Dilemma: Should I split my job referral bonus with the friend I referred?

Agent57

I would split the bonus 50:50 with them if they agree to split their salary 50:50 with you.

That sounds fair...

[Deleted User]

The money was for the referral, it's yours.  No question.

Robertoegg01

Like I think a couple of others have shared; I got a job through a friend and they received the bonus (iro £4,000 iirc). They took me out for a curry. I was more than pleased with that because the job was excellent, paid well, and I really needed it. I had no issues with my friend taking the bonus to themselves!

JustGemini

Your friend may get their own bonus in future if they refer someone new later down the line, so I would keep it but buy them something worthwhile as a Welcome gift.

JayD

I don't feel that there is any need to split the referral bonus with him but I do think that, as you have asked the question, you feel maybe you should. So, why not treat them to something they would like e.g. a good slap up meal, a trip to the cinema, a day out at taking part in or spectating at sport they enjoy etc etc - just as a way to celebrate them getting the job?

ginger_chocolate

Is anyone else struggling to get past the concept of someone getting a 'refferal bonus ' for sharing details of a job vacancy? I had no idea this was a thing - sounds utterly bizarre! Is this common?

Agent57

ginger_chocolate said:

Is anyone else struggling to get past the concept of someone getting a 'refferal bonus ' for sharing details of a job vacancy? I had no idea this was a thing - sounds utterly bizarre! Is this common?

Yes, this is very common. Saves the company going to a recruitment agent.

Ed264

The referral bonus is for you referring your friend. Keep it yourself, you shouldn't feel any guilt for doing so, but share it if you feel like it.

RufusLechuga

I think it were me, I'd consider giving them 10 percent. You wouldn't really notice the difference, and it would make their day(/month). 😄

Bear in mind that they'll probably become aware of the referral bonus at some point working at the company so they'll realise you got a decent sum for it. 

(Also, I am genuinely looking for a job asap!) 😉

Marvel1

ginger_chocolate said:

Is anyone else struggling to get past the concept of someone getting a 'refferal bonus ' for sharing details of a job vacancy? I had no idea this was a thing - sounds utterly bizarre! Is this common?

I wouldn't share it, I keep my employment away from social media.

OP: Keep the money, they probably wouldn't have the gotten the job without you.