https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:48:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-expect-in-a-typical-relocation-package#post-753032 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:15:02 +0000 wheres_c 753032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsCB: I did sign a break lease fee page, so I'm pretty sure we are stuck with the fee. Will look into it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-expect-in-a-typical-relocation-package#post-752947 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:48:36 +0000 immabeetoo 752947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wheres_c: OOF that is a steep lease break fee! I think those are reasonable expectations.</p> <p>I can only say what we've experienced; it was an internal move. </p> <p>They pay for professional movers, cover lease break fees, cover all appraisal and closing costs of buying a house (and will buy your house back if you cannot sell it), provide job hunting services and career development for spouses, and cover hotel nights on each end of the move. They also cover snacks and drinks on the drive, haha, which was so funny to submit receipts for like $3.33. They then give a (large) lump sum to cover other incidentals like gas for the drive, registrations, new window coverings, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-expect-in-a-typical-relocation-package#post-752933 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:44:00 +0000 ShootingStar 752933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wheres_c: Are you sure you have to pay a fee to break the lease? In some states there's a law saying if they can fill the unit with new tenants they can't charge you the fee. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-expect-in-a-typical-relocation-package#post-752902 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:30:05 +0000 wheres_c 752902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The position in question, my friend who works there told me about, but technically SO contacted them. SO is a programmer.<br /> Relocation was discussed, so it is on the table, but they are going to determine what they are willing to provide.</p> <p>The things I am certain we would need:<br /> $3000 fee to break our lease<br /> Shipping of one car<br /> Moving of our household items and storage for a month<br /> Temporary housing for a month</p> <p>Things that would be nice:<br /> Money towards car registration and drivers licenses<br /> ????</p> <p>Does this seem reasonable? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-expect-in-a-typical-relocation-package#post-752886 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:26:34 +0000 wheres_c 752886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: same country (US). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-expect-in-a-typical-relocation-package#post-752812 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:59:57 +0000 regberadaisy 752812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it depends on who sought who out. If it's just a regular job interview I wouldn't expect anything. If they sought him out then that's a different story! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-expect-in-a-typical-relocation-package#post-752806 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:58:15 +0000 ShootingStar 752806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've received relocation bonuses a couple times, but it's been so long now it's hard to remember the details. I'm pretty sure they were both lump sums, and they were determined according to the mileage I'd be relocating. My last one wasn't very far, just New York state to Mass, so I think it was around $1500. I remember it being just about enough to cover all the moving expenses. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-expect-in-a-typical-relocation-package#post-752795 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:51:52 +0000 PrincessBaby 752795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My co gave me a flat $10k before taxes (I think I cleared $7500)...And that was that. They didnt handle anything else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-expect-in-a-typical-relocation-package#post-752735 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:31:14 +0000 skibobrown 752735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It probably totally depends on the industry and the nature of the hire, but this should be something that you can negotiate as well, so you should know what you would want. For my relocation they initially offered me a set amount of money to cover my moving costs, including<br /> - hiring movers<br /> - flights / hotels / gas mileage to actually do the move<br /> - moving supplies<br /> - shipping a car<br /> etc.<br /> They did not include any help with house buying or selling, but that was not a problem b/c we did not need to sell a house at the time.<br /> I negotiated for more money towards moving expenses b/c our move was clearly going to cost more than what was reimbursed. I also made them throw in a trip to the job location before I accepted the job, so my husband could look at job prospects for himself. ...Oh, and I also got them to include pet moving expenses, since we decided to hire a company to move our pet rabbit across the country for us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-expect-in-a-typical-relocation-package#post-752715 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:23:15 +0000 Sammyfab 752715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are in the midst of relocating across the country and here is what my DH's company provided:</p> <p>-all moving costs (including car shipment)<br /> -all expenses involved in a trip to purchase a new home (flights, hotel, car rental, all food expenses)...this ended up being a 10-day trip but my husband also went to a weekend conference during this time<br /> -realtor and lawyer fees<br /> -mortgage opt-out fees<br /> -lump moving sum (essentially to help us get established in our new home and city)<br /> -flights, hotel, car rental and per diem allowance for up to 30 days until we get possession of our new house (we will only be in a hotel for a week or so)</p> <p>They also offered $2500 for my professional development in order to assist in my job search but I was able to find a job on my own, so my husband negotiated that they use that money to go towards our mortgage opt-out. Our package is excellent and I don't think we would have been willing to relocate if those incentives weren't presented. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-expect-in-a-typical-relocation-package#post-752714 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:22:43 +0000 MamaG 752714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've moved several times on relocation packages. My first time I received a "home" hunting weekend trip (all expenses paid) and the actual cost of moving (professional movers, with packing services). </p> <p>The second time, was technically a transfer within the same company, so I was an existing employee. I received a "home" hunting trip, which was also an interviewing/working trip - where I spent a week working in my new state and trying to find people to hire while also navigating the area. All expenses paid move (professional movers/packing, three months of storage, three months of a corporate apartment and reimbursement of home selling/buying costs). I also received a "bonus" which was to cover all other costs (car registration as an example). I also had my car professionally moved this time and took a one-way flight and had car rental expenses. All in this move was worth about $50K and i had to give a two year commitment. </p> <p>My final experience was a $10K relocation/signing bonus where I could spend the money however I wanted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-expect-in-a-typical-relocation-package#post-752708 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:19:57 +0000 looch 752708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is this a move within the same country, or to a different one? Not sure where you are. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-expect-in-a-typical-relocation-package#post-752695 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:16:21 +0000 honeybear 752695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not sure what is typical, but we've had everything covered/we choose the movers, partial coverage up to an agreed amount, and everything covered/the move handled by the company's chosen relocation service. I would ask if you can make your own arrangements and just have them foot the bill. The relocation service seemed like a great deal, but in reality it was a pain to deal with a middleman--I prefer dealing directly with the movers. </p> <p>Also, if you need to house-hunt, you can ask for hotel/travel reimbursement. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-expect-in-a-typical-relocation-package#post-752694 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:15:27 +0000 LindsayInNY 752694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A lot of times, relocation packages depend on whether they sought you out for the position or if you sought them out. Also, how badly they want you. </p> <p>I've had friends work for companies who will buy your house if you can't sell it within X months, will give you money towards a down payment, put your stuff in storage, provide corporate housing. It all varies. Moving expenses are usually the norm for most. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-expect-in-a-typical-relocation-package#post-752686 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:11:22 +0000 mamimami 752686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, totally depends on the situation. Depending on how cheap the company is, you might even have to negotiate a u-haul LOL </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-expect-in-a-typical-relocation-package#post-752680 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:08:10 +0000 looch 752680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends, I've seen everything from all expenses paid to barely covering moving expenses. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-expect-in-a-typical-relocation-package#post-752679 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:07:19 +0000 mrsmenow 752679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Commenting to follow. We might be in the same boat soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-expect-in-a-typical-relocation-package#post-752674 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:05:54 +0000 wheres_c 752674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>SO had a job interview in a different state yesterday and we think it went well. They are reviewing what they can offer as far as relocation.</p> <p>What should we expect in a typical package? Is there anything special we need to consider? </p>