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You finally got that great job offer and the company is paying to move you cross-country, or at least more than 50 miles away. Besides leaving the people and lifestyle you've grown accustomed to behind, what can you expect to be part of your relocation package?
Below is a list of things that companies *might include to make this inconvenience easier to bear. Of course the basics start with a moving truck, but you might be surprised with some of the other things!
Relocation Packages might include:
Family relocation assistance
- Childcare assistance:
- A list of day care providers and possible reimbursement for special situations.
- Elder care assistance:
- A list of nursing homes or care centres will be provided.
- Spousal job support:
- Many companies offer employment assistance for an accompanying spouse or partner
Transportation services
- Transportation:
- Getting you to your new destination by plane, train or automobile will be reimbursed
- Travel:
- If you're on a short unaccompanied assignment or your families move is scheduled a few months out, airfare back home will be paid for every so often.
Moving assistance
- Autos:
- Transfer of vehicles to your new location. This can have certain restrictions to the amount of vehicles, etc.
- Full Pack:
- A van line will be sent to pack all your household goods and transport them to your new home. Any special moving needs should be discussed prior.
- Full Unpack:
- When the van line arrives at your new home for delivery they will unload all boxes and furniture where you wish.
Housing assistance
- Home Sale Services:
- Help with the payment of closing costs and commissions on the sale of your home.
- Lease Break Coverage:
- If you're a renter, the company will pay penalty charges for breaking a contract.
- Storage:
- If you will be overseas on a short assignment or living in temporary housing for a few weeks, the company will pay to have your items put in a storage facility.
- Home Finding Trip:
- A visit to your future city (including airfare, hotel, rental car, and meals) so that you can find a home, schools, etc that are suitable for your family.
- Lodging :
- During your home finding trip and/or move, costs for hotel stays will be paid.
- Temporary Housing:
- In case your new home isn't ready right away, furnished housing will be provided.
- Home Buying Services:
- Help with the payment of closing costs, mortgage points buy down or other fees on the purchase of a home.
- Property Management :
- Homeowners on international or short term assignments will have a proper management company take care of rental and upkeep.
Other relocation services
- Cultural Training:
- For those moving internationally, a class on what to expect in the new culture will be offered.
- Misc. Expenses
- Out of pocket expenses like carpet cleaning, drapery installation, utility hook-ups, vehicle registration and other incidentals could be reimbursed.
Other questions
- How long will you have to make your move?
- Will you get a lump sum payment or reimbursed for certain things?
- What is the office environment like?
- What is there to do in the city/state?
- What is the cost of living differential? Use our Salary Calculator
- How are schools? Get a School Report
- Will you be set up with a realtor?
- What is the population of the other city and other statistics?
