Mary3 Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 When and how is the best time to ask about relocation expenses ? During an interview the subject was brought up ( at the end of the interview ) . The answer was no. Awaiting a Written Job Offer ( in hand ) does the future employee now have some negotiation power to bring this up again ? The salary is a little lower than discussed . If relocation is talked about what is reasonable to expect and what should you ask for ? Link to post Share on other sites
norajane Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 They already said no to relo expenses, so they won't pay them. It might be a policy; it's for sure a different way of accounting and if they said no, it's not something they can add to the books as an expense for that particular job. Ask for a slightly higher salary instead - maybe $2-3k more. Or ask for $5k - maybe you'll get it, or maybe they'll give you the $2-$3k. Over time, the higher salary will more than make up for relo costs, and will be a higher base for future raises and bonuses. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Mary3 Posted July 5, 2010 Author Share Posted July 5, 2010 They already said no to relo expenses, so they won't pay them. It might be a policy; it's for sure a different way of accounting and if they said no, it's not something they can add to the books as an expense for that particular job. Ask for a slightly higher salary instead - maybe $2-3k more. Or ask for $5k - maybe you'll get it, or maybe they'll give you the $2-$3k. Over time, the higher salary will more than make up for relo costs, and will be a higher base for future raises and bonuses. I really like your idea ! The salary is $ 2,500 less than what we talked about. Just ask for higher salary and see what happens ... Link to post Share on other sites
norajane Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 I really like your idea ! The salary is $ 2,500 less than what we talked about. Just ask for higher salary and see what happens ... Oh, and btw, relocation costs are tax deductible... Link to post Share on other sites
Author Mary3 Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Oh, and btw, relocation costs are tax deductible... Ohhh awesome Thanks ! Link to post Share on other sites
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