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I live in PA, but the company I am interesting in is in SC.
It's big company, fortune500, but HR told me they are not gonna support any relocation.
That means I will have to spend my money to move my home from PA to SC if hired.
Is this OK?
( I thought most company provides some kind of Relocation package, but...)
I live in PA, but the company I am interesting in is in SC.
It's big company, fortune500, but HR told me they are not gonna support any relocation.
That means I will have to spend my money to move my home from PA to SC if hired.
Is this OK?
( I thought most company provides some kind of Relocation package, but...)
I think NOT providing relocation support is more common. We have 2,500 employees and don't provide relocation. It's up to you to determine whether it is okay or not.
At my company relocation packages are based on the level into which you are hired. So an administrative assistant wouldn't get relo but a senior professional or a manager would.
Job-related moving expenses are tax deductible when the employer is not paying so keep your receipts.
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I think NOT providing relocation support is more common. We have 2,500 employees and don't provide relocation. It's up to you to determine whether it is okay or not.
Same here, only top executives would get relocation expenses and that's only to attract them away from where they are working now. For any other position there are plenty of local candidates, so if you are out of state take it or leave it. Not nearly as many companies pay for relocation as in the 90s when they were desperate for good people.
Same here, only top executives would get relocation expenses and that's only to attract them away from where they are working now. For any other position there are plenty of local candidates, so if you are out of state take it or leave it. Not nearly as many companies pay for relocation as in the 90s when they were desperate for good people.
I've gotton plenty of inquires about jobs that would pay for relocation(and these aren't executive jobs, mid-senior level engineering jobs), so they are out there, but you are somewhat right that many don't pay relocation expenses.
When I moved, I wasn't offered a relo package. It was only for management. I was offered a higher base to move, since the manager's hands were tied on the relocation expenses due to company policy.
If the company really wants you, you can ask for a higher base salary to help with moving costs. The higher base salary is better than one-time moving expenses, since your future raises will be on the higher base.
When I moved up to Seattle for a very entry-level job, I got some relocation bonus. Given, it was pretty de minimis. As with signing bonuses, it really depends on the labor market more than anything. If they can't find local candidates, companies start offering sign on bonuses and relocation bonuses.
Yeah I think it most certainly depends on the level at which you're being hired at... Managers and above more than likely get some sort of relocation compensation. Like others have said though... if you spend your own money, save those receipts for tax purposes.
Another thing to consider.... if you REALLY want the job, and want to relocate... then you do what it takes, even if it's your own money.
I was given a set amount for my most recent job, which was more than ample to cover my costs as a single guy with my dad and granddad helping me move. Still, I would have accepted the offer without the assistance.
I've had several offers and this was the first time I had relo assistance. It is becoming increasingly uncommon save management.
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