In many circumstances, most commonly just prior to a merger, (a) the employer has a special need to retain key talent and/or legacy knowledge, and (b) the employee has a special need for job security or its “cousin,” financial security. These two needs are commonly satisfied by a “retention bonus or arrangement,” sometimes called a “stay put plan.” Here is how you can request one, without seeming to be threatening or hostile. 
• Purchase it separately, or as part of our “Bonus Bargain Bundle”