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re: Negotiating a signing bonus and making a counter offer
Posted on 6/4/15 at 9:32 am to BeYou
Posted on 6/4/15 at 9:32 am to BeYou
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How many times have you changed jobs in the past year? Seems like a lot.
Don't ask for more money. Just take the amount you spend in moving as an adjustment to your gross income on your next tax return (side note: you have to work at the new location for at least 75% of the next year).
I've been at my current position for 15 months, so I haven't changed jobs
I think I need to at least try to ask for more money. Here is the list of expenses that I have come up with:
FIRST TRIP GAS 300
CHEYENNE, WY HOTEL 85
BOISE, ID HOTEL 80
SEATTLE HOTEL MON 120
SEATTLE HOTEL TUE 120
APARTMENT DEPOSIT 500
PLANE TICKET SEATTLE-OMAHA 240
UHAUL TRUCK 1 WAY 1150
UHAUL TRUCK GAS 700
RAPID CITY, SD HOTEL 100
MISSOULA, MT HOTEL 80
MOVERS 350
TOTAL 3825
And that doesn't include things like food or cab fares or airport parking.
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Posted on 6/4/15 at 9:34 am to goldennugget
Damn, my company will pay up to 30K I believe for relocation and moving expenses, including expenses to sell your house and hire professionals to move you.
This is aside from any signing bonus though I'm sure they look at them together when determining total package
This is aside from any signing bonus though I'm sure they look at them together when determining total package
Posted on 6/4/15 at 9:35 am to goldennugget
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You do the math
It sounds like you got a very low-balled amount, if they consider it one pool for both "signing bonus" and relo.
If they seem accommodating, obviously the risk of asking is reduced.
Posted on 6/4/15 at 9:36 am to goldennugget
I got an internship the other day. At first, the HR lady told me they would pay me $10/hr. I told her that wasn't enough, and she just came out and offered $15/hr immediately. Easiest negotiation I've ever done. Extra $200 each week in my pocket 
Posted on 6/4/15 at 9:36 am to BeYou
Depends on how bad they want you and specialty of field.
I have a limit on relocation bonuses , all based off of how far the move. Now the sign on bonus there is wiggle room. If they won't work with you on relo bonus, work off of the sign on.
I have a limit on relocation bonuses , all based off of how far the move. Now the sign on bonus there is wiggle room. If they won't work with you on relo bonus, work off of the sign on.
Posted on 6/4/15 at 9:36 am to goldennugget
You're such a whiny bitch. I've never seen someone have so much trouble getting through life than you. Obviously you make things more complicated than they need to be. They just gave you a job and now you want them to give you more money? Get the frick over yourself brah
Posted on 6/4/15 at 9:37 am to goldennugget
I would eliminate the apartment deposit from the list. Then send the anticipated expenses with your request that is phrased in a polite, professional and appreciative tone.
Posted on 6/4/15 at 9:37 am to goldennugget
In your position, if I were to counter that offer, id try to counter the salary and not the additional 1500 in moving expenses
A higher base salary affects what you earn and will earn for years to come.
1500 is nothing
A higher base salary affects what you earn and will earn for years to come.
1500 is nothing
Posted on 6/4/15 at 9:37 am to goldennugget
My BIL relocated to Seattle 2 years ago and was offered the same relo package. He was advised by his recruiter that the package was firm and was somewhat of a best and final so he did not ask for more.
Posted on 6/4/15 at 9:41 am to goldennugget
Simple solution.. Ask if they have an option where you can save your receipts and get reimbursed for the charges of moving.
When I moved across the country they let me choose between 12k moving allowance or reimbursement
When I moved across the country they let me choose between 12k moving allowance or reimbursement
Posted on 6/4/15 at 9:44 am to iAmBatman
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They just gave you a job and now you want them to give you more money? Get the frick over yourself brah
Terrible advice
This post was edited on 6/4/15 at 3:13 pm
Posted on 6/4/15 at 9:46 am to goldennugget
Make sure you calculate ALL expenses in consideration of this move. How much will you end up spending on vehicle registration/taxes? Sounds like a small detail but I've been hit for $2,500 when relocating to another state.
Posted on 6/4/15 at 9:50 am to goldennugget
Take the apartment costs and food off your list. If nothing else, see if the overages can, at minimum, be submitted as expenses to your new cost center (or an alternative CC) for reimbursement. Go into the new position as someone who can offer solutions and not come across as demanding.
Posted on 6/4/15 at 9:54 am to Sao
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Take the apartment costs and food off your list. If nothing else, see if the overages can, at minimum, be submitted as expenses to your new cost center (or an alternative CC) for reimbursement. Go into the new position as someone who can offer solutions and not come across as demanding
As a demanding pain-in-the-arse. Sao is offering you some very sound advice here.
Posted on 6/4/15 at 9:59 am to Sao
quote:
Take the apartment costs and food off your list. If nothing else, see if the overages can, at minimum, be submitted as expenses to your new cost center (or an alternative CC) for reimbursement. Go into the new position as someone who can offer solutions and not come across as demanding.
I took off the apartment deposit(although paying the deposit + first months rent will not be cheap) but even then I will still need about $1200 more than what they are offering.
Posted on 6/4/15 at 10:02 am to goldennugget
Then tell them that. Ask for an additional signing bonus or the option of saving receipts and being reimbursed for reasonable moving expenses. This is pretty basic stuff. Your inability to easily deal with this concerns me a little.
Do you have any medical history that explains your unique behavior?
Do you have any medical history that explains your unique behavior?
This post was edited on 6/4/15 at 10:03 am
Posted on 6/4/15 at 10:04 am to goldennugget
When I relocated I was able to just keep receipts for movers, hotel, moving supplies, storage unit, ect and then submit them as a reimbursement of expenses. That way it isn't taxed as income.
Posted on 6/4/15 at 10:09 am to goldennugget
Yeah, the apartment deposit is not part of the equation. Lol
Posted on 6/4/15 at 10:14 am to goldennugget
Is the position in sales by chance?
Posted on 6/4/15 at 10:15 am to Sao
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Is the position in sales by chance?
No
It is a supervisory role
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