I couldn’t land a job and have to move to big city. It’s a painful move with no certainty what will happen after 6 months in this company. Now, I am certain many people moved this way. Have you gotten comfortable in the new routine or actively trying to get out? Did you adapt to 5 day RTO?
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The rule is dont move and buy a new home unless you are ok with living there even if you get fired. For some jobs you do need to move. you could always rent an apartment or a home for a short time but that isnt the same as job security
How do you all get the courage to buy homes and stay when you know your job is uncertain?
Some relo funding was available for L2s. Offers were based on need and skill set.
@c5 Relocation is at the employee's personal out of pocket expense. There are no company provided allowances - not at Level 2 anyway.
“ I'm not taking my family with me, so its a $40K pay cut to find additional housing, living expenses, etc“
I don’t understand. What about the “generous relocation allowances” Stankey told the press about a couple years ago??
@bb Aww....always a 'know it all' making these comments. Let's see what you do when your number comes up, cause it will.
I like my job. I am staying.
If the only way to have a job is to move, that is a reflection on your skill level and ability rather than ant company you work for.
@OP This sounds like HR or AVP up that is trying to get a feeling about the FTW crowd and start gaslighting them!!
There is 'no certainty' within any company or location regardless of your length of employment or position within the company. It's always entirely possible that your organization of position may be downsized or eliminated after a relocation. But you may also have a great experience that can propel you to the next level of opportunity. It's a cr-p shoot. This is the 'new normal' for everyone still employed in the country. Roll with the changes and give yourself credit for doing what is right for you and your family. Good luck.
@ag It would still be frustrating and annoying, sure. I wouldn’t have had to uproot my family and leave our friends and extended family behind or rebalance our finances. Lots of little additional struggles when you move between states.
Had you RTOed in the same city you lived, would it have been any different? I still think its 3-4 days for many companies unless it is fully remote. The commute would not change much also as big cities do have at least a 45 minute one-way commute.
Moved and often find myself regretting it. RTO is draining and awful. I’m sick more often and significantly more stressed. I’d leave today and never look back if I could.
I'm in the same boat. Very painful decision - I'm not taking my family with me, so its a $40K pay cut to find additional housing, living expenses, etc.
Everyone is actively trying to get out