Relocation Package Advice
 

Hi there, have any of you had any experience of relocation packages? I have been very lucky in that I've been offered a managerial job in the South Is and they have offered to pay mine and my OH airfare (going to ask for daughter's as well) and relocation expenses up to $8000. The salary is in the region of $75000. Should I be over the moon or wary? Can't decide which emotion fits as this is what we want but with our house not selling we may be a little stuck financially. Is that an ok salary as it's less than my UK one by a fair bit but I know that the cost of living is relevant.

All thoughts welcome :)

Re: Relocation Package Advice
 

Someone else may be able to adivise you better of this, but I think I read somewhere about you being taxed on any relocation package offered to you :unsure::unsure:

If not, take it!!!! As you are probably realising by now, this immigration lark isn't cheap, and as they say 'every little helps!!!'

Re: Relocation Package Advice
 

The salary is OK for the South Island. Cost of housing here is cheaper than up in the North Island. We came here and OH had a starting salary of that but he has gone up in salary to the $80+ salary range. I would say OK start me on that but if i can prove myself to be an asset to your company will you review my salary in 3 months. That's what OH said and has had 2 increases since!!

Re: Relocation Package Advice
 

The Salary is about normal for a manager, divisional managers would be more, I got $7500 relocation coming from UK and did not get taxed on it, could be a lot worse especially in the South Island, go for it!!!

Re: Relocation Package Advice
 

Thanks all for your advice, with a few questions answered by the company I'm going for it!