To be clear, they are offering to hire me, and give me a sizeable (at least I think, no clue what would be 'standard') starting bonus for the side project. Basi

To be clear, they are offering to hire me, and give me a sizeable (at least I think, no clue what would be 'standard') starting bonus for the side project. Basically, they would own the side project after I start. Are you describing them hiring me, and not acquiring the side project?