I’m taking a job transfer to London for a few years and currently in the middle of negotiating the relocation package.The following are included in the initial relocation package offer: initial flight to London, Tax advice for the entire assignment, One flight back to the US a year, 2 months of corporate housing, Relocation specialist to assist with finding permanent housing, and a 3 day London orientation (How to set up a bank account, tour of the city, etc.)
What are some additional items I should consider including in my counter offer? I’d love to hear about what you didn’t think to include in your relocation package until you started your assignment abroad.
Thank you in advance for your advice!
Spouse/family job assistance unless you don’t have any.
Id ask for Longer housing options. When I moved I spent my first few months focused on work and ended up with no time to find a place so I just wasted money at a long stay hotel for a while.
Shipping of personal items both ways.
You should consider how 401k/pension is handled. Will they pay contributions? Health/Dental Insurance as well. Can they fund private insurance for you? What insurance will cover you if you go back to the US for travel?