[marssaxman]

It makes no sense to include a one-time bonus as part of one's annual income, unless one is trying to brag rather than inform.

[akhilcacharya]

It absolutely is considering that can be invested with a stable ROI. It still means more in a year than your peers without signing bonuses.

[marssaxman]

I'm not suggesting that anyone should turn down the money, but it's unhelpful to include one-time payments like a signing bonus when comparing salaries across the industry.