The nurse takes a position working in a clinic and receives a sign-on bonus. After having worked for one month the nurse charges that she never signed a contract with the clinic and therefore can leave for a different, higher-paying job without returning the bonus. What is true about this situation?

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Rationale 1: There is no requirement that a signature is necessary for a contract to exist.
Rationale 2: While cashing the bonus check certainly indicates acceptance, the contract already existed prior to this occurrence.
Rationale 3: Contracts may be accepted by the beginning performance of the offeree (by showing up for work).
Rationale 4: There is no requirement that the contract be in writing.

The Nurse Takes a Position Working in a Clinic and Receives