I will join Amazon SF in August, and I am planning to move to Burlingame from Palo Alto, I was told from my friend that moving less than 50 miles cannot get relocation package, then I did not ask for it when I accepted the offer. But now I realize I need to buy new furniture and I wanna get support from Amazon(I currently live with family, so I do not have my own furniture). Is it possible to request relocation package or get reimbursement in this case?
You want amazon to buy you furniture?
They bought me furniture with my relo
You can use your 10% amazon discount for buying furniture. T&C Apply
IRS defines relocation as greater than 50 miles. I doubt it if Amazon will pay you for furniture. You could have negotiated higher sign on to cover but probably too late now
Relocation covers your moving expenses, not buying something new. You can get your furniture from Ikea for $1k.
So moving in Bay Area won't get any relocation?
Relocation does cover furniture.. I got the lump sum ($7k post tax). You can buy whatever with that Furniture is definitely not just $1k. Even if you shop at IKEA. I'm pretty good at finding deals and new furniture cost me: $600 for bed frame, $600 for mattress $250 for dresser, $200 for desk $500 for couch, $50 for computer chair $40 for night stand, $40 for media stand