[72andsunny]

Is there a nice way to ask for moving expenses? Should I bother asking? I'm not moving to New Zealand for the job...I'm taking the job because it's in New Zealand.

Back to work,

[Duncan74]

Doesn't do any harm to ask, as long as you do it politely. Have you already got a job lined up, and have they told you the salary? If not then I'd mention it in the way of a request for details of the pension / leave / relocation policies. Lump it in with other things to take the pressure off, but still put it on the table for them to say "on your bike matey!" ;)

Not sure about your field, but it certianly has been commonplace for a long time in mine (highway engineering), although in fairness it's worth having a discussion about how that would also change the starting salary as it may be in your interests if you've a few $$$ saved up not to take the relocation (which will have tie ins) but to take a higher salary and no up front cash.

[72andsunny]

Thanks Duncan,

I had a(n unaccepted) written offer in hand.

My request was rejected: No money for relocation expenses, but it did not hurt to ask. Maybe this will help me convince my wife she does not need to take 500 kilos of books...

[JandM]

Aw, come on... everybody has different things that are necessary for their comfort, however much they don't make sense to someone else. What's your comfort blanket? ;)

[Mamee & Co]

Personally I (& Co) would agree with your wife....maybe that's the reason for the 40@ hi container though...;):yes:D