Misc.May 3, 2019

Amazon relocation

I heard Amazon used to pay $10k for relocation but now they are paying $7k. Can I negotiate here?

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BluVector sparked May 3, 2019

You were just offered only 7k? Or was that a rumor? When I got an offer from amazon three months ago I had an option for a full service move or 10k

Calypso Technology Nikolai OP May 3, 2019

They are offering 7k + one way flight + baggage assistance upto $300 + 2 night stay at hotel

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That's cheap. How is one supposed to figure out their housing in 2 days?

Shape Security yCiH57 May 3, 2019

My friend got 15

Calypso Technology Nikolai OP May 3, 2019

They are offering 7k + one way flight + baggage assistance upto $300 + 2 night stay at hotel

BluVector sparked May 3, 2019

Did they offer a full service move?

Amazon 25apr May 3, 2019

That is within the US I guess? Also is this L4/5?

Calypso Technology Nikolai OP May 3, 2019

Btw it is $7k grossed up. Not sure what that means

BluVector sparked May 3, 2019

Probably implying that you will owe taxes for it; which you will

Amazon bNJF07 May 3, 2019

Grossed up should mean they pay the IRS the tax owing (via a withholding) and give you the post tax amount in your bank. So if you get 5k and they pay 2k to IRS the grossed up number is 7k. You shouldn't have to make any tax payment but you should ask whether the number you are quoted is the grossed up pre tax number or the actual amount you will pocket.

Salesforce startforce May 3, 2019

Are you sure it’s not $7k after tax? I was offered $10k two months ago.

Synopsys batm@N1 May 3, 2019

I think it is 10k , after taxes it will be 7k??

Calypso Technology Nikolai OP May 3, 2019

No, they said it is $7k and amazon will take care of tax

Synopsys batm@N1 May 3, 2019

Doesn't that mean you will get 7K in hand after taxes?

Calypso Technology Nikolai OP May 16, 2019

Yes

Amazon zs225 May 3, 2019

I know people who also have the same question. I believe the 7k is strictly after tax. The 10k before was to be taxed. You'll end up breaking even.

Amazon IfTS17 May 3, 2019

I have been offered same, 7k is post tax. Amazon will take care of taxes

Cintas HaroldtheG Nov 18, 2019

I got the same package as OP. I think it's only what they offer L4