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Spokenfortruth t1_j32a47g wrote

Reply to comment by ZimofZord in changing my life by foxycornn

Ok. That's grossly simplified. There are the costs of living while relocating and not working, a months rent, cost to hook up utilities, license for the new state, registering vehicle, the cost of fuel and time to drive across the country and eat while moving and not working. The 10k goes quickly and likely just covers the bare essentials.

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ZimofZord t1_j32alsx wrote

Why would anyone expect a company to pay their rent 😂😂😂😂. This sounds like socialism

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Spokenfortruth t1_j32hs4e wrote

That's part of a relocation package. What 10k is a signing bonus. We just moved with a relocation package and part of it was funds for living and relocating... to the tune of 17k. On top of paying the movers and the cost of our realtor fees and flights and rental car.

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ZimofZord t1_j32jiio wrote

Glwt 10k was plenty to get me moved pay off my student loans and buy a few things for my apartment. You guys are just being greedy

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Spokenfortruth t1_j33n739 wrote

It's not about being greedy. The average American doesn't have any significant amount of money saved. 10k might seem like a lot, but moving to Seattle, that wouldn't cushion if something happened. Moving without any funds or plan is how people end up homeless in expensive cities.

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ZimofZord t1_j33zhpp wrote

If you don’t have saving then you are in for a bad time lol and probably shouldn’t move

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Spokenfortruth t1_j34b8rn wrote

I agree. But that's why I pointed to op for a starter entry level job with no savings, 10k isn't enough to consider it a full relocation. Sure it might cover part of moving but unless you've got a nest egg or emergency fund, there needs to be a real plan.

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