Relocation Assistance should be expected from all Companies. Here are 5 reasons.
1. Relocation Assistance protects against the 1 out of 25 people who are
Psychopaths
Relocation assistance is a defense against the uncertainty of relocation to take a new job.
One risk about taking a job out of town is Psychopaths. These people cannot view things from the perspective of others. A psych
opath has no problem firing someone on the first day on the job.
They won’t care about the frustration you feel by moving in shivering, freezing cold or sweaty, high heat.
They won’t care about apartment and utility deposits or Uhaul
However, if you get relocation assistance before getting unjustly fired by a psychopath, then the relocation assistance works as psychopath insurance.
2. Not offering Relocation Assistance is a Slap-in-the-Face
Giving relocation assistance is the right thing to do.
If an employer expects you to pay your way to a job, then they view you like a horse getting whipped in the Kentucky Derby.
Many recruiters expect job seekers to ask for relocation assistance. For this reason and others, recruiter make job hunting like chewing aluminum.
3. Offering Relocation Assistance is a Great way to Start a Relationship.
Relocation assistance costs well run companies very little.
Refusing to help a new team member move is selfish. Because of this, they show a lack of empathy and self-awareness.
More importantly, they show that they do not value new hires who relocate.
4. $158,000 is stolen from You, your Children, and Spouse by employers who does not give Relocation Assistance
Why?
$158,000 is a nice house for a family of 5 in much of America.
A good amount of relocation assistance is $3,000. Getting a 12% return on investment is not too hard. The stock market can get that.
$3,000 growing at 12% a year becomes more than $158,000 after 35 years
As a result of not helping new hires move, employers deny new hires the power of compound interest on the money they spend on relocating.
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5. Expecting Relocation Assistance says you Value Yourself
Lastly, relocation assistance shows interviewers you don’t feel desperate. Furthermore, nothing turns off hiring people more than desperation.
Also, you need to feel confident about taking a new job in another city. The confidence comes easier when cash is not a risk by taking a job out of town.
In conclusion, relocation assistance helps your career.
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