Americans Have Never Been So Unwilling to Relocate for a New Job

Re:Americans Have Never Been So Unwilling to Relocate for a ... by jjav on Wednesday May 17, 2023 @03:29PM (#35980053)

> There’s a fundamental disconnect between how hard it is to relocate and how easy it is to lose your job.

This is it. The risk is completely one-sided and massive. Just ~6 months ago a recruiter reached out with a job that to be honest was perfect for my career path goals. But not remote, they wanted me to move across the country. Briefly considered it but it makes no sense, the risk is way too unreasonable.

If a company wants me to move, give me a contractual guaranteee of at least two years salary to be paid even if they reorg my position away. Then it's fair game.

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Re:Americans Have Never Been So Unwilling to Relocate for a ... by najoes on Thursday May 18, 2023 @12:13PM (#35990165)

This. My recently-laid-off partner received an offer from a company in Germany (we're from the US), and they offered a guaranteed contract of at least 2 years salary and a short probation period. That's an easier thing to stomach... You mean you _have_ to employ me for at least 2 years? Okay!

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