Want to Move to a New State But Keep Your Job?

Since the beginning of the pandemic, there’s been an influx of people wanting to leave more expensive cities to move closer to family or to locations with less-expensive costs of living — but not all employers are able to accommodate these requests. When company leaders say no to employees’ requests to relocate, they aren’t being unreasonable; many simply can’t sustain an employee in the place where they’ve chosen to move, or they don’t feel that person’s role is truly a remote job long term — even if they’ve been doing it remotely for the past 18 months. If you’re thinking about relocating, it’s important to both align with your company’s policies and review your personal situation. The author presents five specific areas to consider before making the move.

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