relocation costs
Aug 9th 2008, 3:02 pm
#16
Arrogant ****
Joined: Jan 2004
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 4,323
Re: relocation costs
we got about $36k cash allowance (protected so no tax liability either) for 2 adults and 2 kids. That had to pay for reccie flights and accomodation, hotel accom on arrival, hire car, new white goods, rent deposits and any incidentals.
On top of that we got the following paid for:
the actual one way flights over to emigrate (business class),
a 40 ft sea freight container
a 6 ft air freight container
US tax preparation year 1 and final year
all visa costs
relocation consultant service at the US end
2 days cultural training in the us once we arrived
hubbies salary package includes family medical and dental, etc.
On top of that we got the following paid for:
the actual one way flights over to emigrate (business class),
a 40 ft sea freight container
a 6 ft air freight container
US tax preparation year 1 and final year
all visa costs
relocation consultant service at the US end
2 days cultural training in the us once we arrived
hubbies salary package includes family medical and dental, etc.
(as the actress said to the bishop)
Aug 10th 2008, 2:51 am
#17
L2, GC, Surrey, OH, TX!
Joined: Aug 2007
Location: Surrey to Dallas (via Ohio)!
Posts: 6,363
Re: relocation costs
wasnt bad :P just wish we had managed to get a gc written in and maybe also a flight home every year. Then it would have been superb.
Oct 21st 2008, 8:39 pm
#18
Forum Regular
Joined: Apr 2008
Location: London,UK
Posts: 82
Re: relocation costs
I'm about to start my negotiation. Initially it was on the xpat package where you're expected to come back after 3-5 years. The package was similar to what everyone has said, including a car, house, tax free bonus, relocation bonus, free flights back every year.
However i'm now being asked to relocate there so I hve no idea what's on offer. Obviously I'll try to get as much as possible and the advice here has been invaluable!
However i'm now being asked to relocate there so I hve no idea what's on offer. Obviously I'll try to get as much as possible and the advice here has been invaluable!
Oct 22nd 2008, 1:33 pm
#19
Forum Regular
Joined: Jan 2008
Location: Metro West Boston
Posts: 85
Re: relocation costs
Is anyone able to give a rough cost estimate for a 40ft sea container, travelling to Boston??
Oct 22nd 2008, 7:23 pm
#20
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Jan 2006
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 12,865
Re: relocation costs
Another thing I did was to ask for (and get) a hedge against currency fluctuations. I moved at a time of prior volatility in exchange rates and it was really useful to have this given I was moving money over to buy a house here.
Oct 24th 2008, 12:05 pm
#23
Forum Regular
Joined: Apr 2008
Location: London,UK
Posts: 82
Re: relocation costs
I've been told we get $12,000 to spend as we please, electricals, furniture or car. Directors get $20,000. Is that due to their expanding waistlines? Expensive tastes? Doesn't really make sense, but I guess i'd be complaining if I was a Director and get the same amount as a junior member of staff!
Flights are paid for. We have to find a property to rent after the initial 3 months.
Will that be enough you think? My first estimate came to $17,000 inc sofas, kitchen equipment and all electricals.
Dave
Flights are paid for. We have to find a property to rent after the initial 3 months.
Will that be enough you think? My first estimate came to $17,000 inc sofas, kitchen equipment and all electricals.
Dave
