GC, we should talk if you leave. I would love to know where you live and how much your rent is.
Ooooh! Most definitely!
Glad you're feeling better, Pix.
Plei, I will def be picking your brain should this come to pass.
Two by two, hands of blue. Two by two, hands of blue.
River ,'Ariel'
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Glamcookie - Sep 25, 2013 11:09:56 am PDT #5046 of 30002
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
Pix - Sep 25, 2013 11:15:22 am PDT #5047 of 30002
The status is NOT quo.
It sounds like a no-brainer if you get the job, Glam. Moving is never fun (if financially feasible, I strongly recommend hiring a good moving company), and I'm sure two small children won't help make it any easier, but what great opportunities. And I won't lie, the ability to have a real house is tempting even for someone as entrenched in SoCal as I've become. Best luck!
Glamcookie - Sep 25, 2013 11:48:24 am PDT #5048 of 30002
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
Thanks, Pix! Big Co offers a "generous relocation package," so I imagine we won't have to do or pay too much. That's a definite pro!
le nubian - Sep 25, 2013 11:52:03 am PDT #5049 of 30002
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
girl, I have some comments about that. Get the relo package in numbers. Moving has always cost me WAY more than I anticipated and for only one of my 3 major moves did my employer cover all of my expenses. I had to pay something out of pocket the other times.
You have a household with 4 humans. That's at least $10K I think. If you hire a company to move a car, that's about $1200 each car. I have a good car moving company rec if you need one. The guy was superb.
Dana - Sep 25, 2013 11:59:28 am PDT #5050 of 30002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I also have some fairly recent experience with relocation. If nothing else, any relocation benefits end up on your W2, so you'll have to treat it as taxable income.
le nubian - Sep 25, 2013 12:10:20 pm PDT #5051 of 30002
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
In my case, I don't think they have ended up on my W2, but GC, your experience may be more consonant with Dana's. I have worked for non-profit educational institutions my entire career, so their reporting for tax purposes may be different.
Glamcookie - Sep 25, 2013 12:12:26 pm PDT #5052 of 30002
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
I'm already getting a headache just thinking about all this stuff. Argh.
Typo Boy - Sep 25, 2013 1:34:52 pm PDT #5053 of 30002
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Ideal way to relocation expenses is for the company to pay the mover directly. If they do that, at least many moons ago, it was not taxable. Whereas if they give the money to you it is. It is deductible, but ends up affecting your taxes anyway. I am not an accountant and have zero idea of those rules still apply.
meara - Sep 25, 2013 1:58:52 pm PDT #5054 of 30002
Yeah, only the money they gave me was taxable--they paid the mover and car companies directly.
Kate P. - Sep 25, 2013 4:12:10 pm PDT #5055 of 30002
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
Uh, my cat just ate a considerable amount of butter. (Maybe 1/4 stick? And he's a little guy.) How bad is that? And also, WTF, kitty?