I got an offer \nbut i was planning to start at the end of November, \nand i found this line on the offer letter \n```\nMerit Eligibility\nEmployees hired, rehired, or promoted on/after November 1st are generally not eligible for a salary\nincrease the following year.\n```\n\nMy questions is my hire date will be the date I sign the offer or My first working day date?

I got an offer \nbut i was planning to start at the end of November, \nand i found this line on the offer letter \n\nMerit Eligibility\nEmployees hired, rehired