Internship: Should I Ask For Relocation Compensation
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I've carefully worded my request as such:
"As you know, I'm based in X and moving to Y for 3 months would entail non-trivial relocations costs. I was just wondering if I could have some information about compensation in that regard?"
Is this okay? Or should I not ask at all, given that this is just an internship?
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I've carefully worded my request as such:
"As you know, I'm based in X and moving to Y for 3 months would entail non-trivial relocations costs. I was just wondering if I could have some information about compensation in that regard?"
Is this okay? Or should I not ask at all, given that this is just an internship?
communication internship hiring compensation
asked 19 hours ago
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It's okay by me. And it's always okay to ask. Is this an internship leading to a full-time position?
– Joe Strazzere
18 hours ago
@joeStrazzere thanks for the feedback. And nope, I've still got 2 more years of university to go.
– nz_21
18 hours ago
Okay. In that case, I'd be surprised if they would pay for relocation costs. As a hiring manager who hired interns on a regular basis, I wouldn't ever have considered it. On the other hand, I only recruited students from local universities who had their own transporation. Still, it shouldn't hurt to ask.
– Joe Strazzere
18 hours ago
Do you have an internship offer from this company yet?
– Joe Strazzere
18 hours ago
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I've carefully worded my request as such:
"As you know, I'm based in X and moving to Y for 3 months would entail non-trivial relocations costs. I was just wondering if I could have some information about compensation in that regard?"
Is this okay? Or should I not ask at all, given that this is just an internship?
communication internship hiring compensation
asked 19 hours ago
nz_21
37836
I've carefully worded my request as such:
"As you know, I'm based in X and moving to Y for 3 months would entail non-trivial relocations costs. I was just wondering if I could have some information about compensation in that regard?"
Is this okay? Or should I not ask at all, given that this is just an internship?
communication internship hiring compensation
communication internship hiring compensation
asked 19 hours ago
nz_21
37836
asked 19 hours ago
nz_21
37836
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asked 19 hours ago
nz_21
37836
asked 19 hours ago
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asked 19 hours ago
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It's okay by me. And it's always okay to ask. Is this an internship leading to a full-time position?
– Joe Strazzere
18 hours ago
@joeStrazzere thanks for the feedback. And nope, I've still got 2 more years of university to go.
– nz_21
18 hours ago
Okay. In that case, I'd be surprised if they would pay for relocation costs. As a hiring manager who hired interns on a regular basis, I wouldn't ever have considered it. On the other hand, I only recruited students from local universities who had their own transporation. Still, it shouldn't hurt to ask.
– Joe Strazzere
18 hours ago
Do you have an internship offer from this company yet?
– Joe Strazzere
18 hours ago
add a comment |
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It's okay by me. And it's always okay to ask. Is this an internship leading to a full-time position?
– Joe Strazzere
18 hours ago
@joeStrazzere thanks for the feedback. And nope, I've still got 2 more years of university to go.
– nz_21
18 hours ago
Okay. In that case, I'd be surprised if they would pay for relocation costs. As a hiring manager who hired interns on a regular basis, I wouldn't ever have considered it. On the other hand, I only recruited students from local universities who had their own transporation. Still, it shouldn't hurt to ask.
– Joe Strazzere
18 hours ago
Do you have an internship offer from this company yet?
– Joe Strazzere
18 hours ago
1
1
It's okay by me. And it's always okay to ask. Is this an internship leading to a full-time position?
– Joe Strazzere
18 hours ago
It's okay by me. And it's always okay to ask. Is this an internship leading to a full-time position?
– Joe Strazzere
18 hours ago
@joeStrazzere thanks for the feedback. And nope, I've still got 2 more years of university to go.
– nz_21
18 hours ago
@joeStrazzere thanks for the feedback. And nope, I've still got 2 more years of university to go.
– nz_21
18 hours ago
Okay. In that case, I'd be surprised if they would pay for relocation costs. As a hiring manager who hired interns on a regular basis, I wouldn't ever have considered it. On the other hand, I only recruited students from local universities who had their own transporation. Still, it shouldn't hurt to ask.
– Joe Strazzere
18 hours ago
Okay. In that case, I'd be surprised if they would pay for relocation costs. As a hiring manager who hired interns on a regular basis, I wouldn't ever have considered it. On the other hand, I only recruited students from local universities who had their own transporation. Still, it shouldn't hurt to ask.
– Joe Strazzere
18 hours ago
Do you have an internship offer from this company yet?
– Joe Strazzere
18 hours ago
Do you have an internship offer from this company yet?
– Joe Strazzere
18 hours ago
add a comment |
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So there's two questions here. Breaking them apart, you have: "Is it okay to ask for relocation compensation for my internship?" and "How do I ask for relocation compensation/assistance?"
To answer the first question ("Is it okay to ask for relocation compensation for my internship?"):
Yes, it's absolutely okay to do so. If you're relocating for work, you should always ask for compensation. However, the likelihood of you receiving that compensation depends entirely on your specific scenario. Maybe your company does not offer that. Maybe they have corporate housing that they will let you stay in for a reduced cost. Nobody on StackExchange can tell you whether or not the company can offer you anything in terms of compensation/reimbursement; that's information that can only come from your employer.
To answer the second question ("How do I ask for relocation compensation?"):
Not like that. If you're going to ask for compensation, ask for compensation - not for information on compensation. If you're still in the contract negotiation phase, treat this just like you would PTO/Salary/Bonuses/etc. If you're beyond that point, you lose some leverage, but it's still a good idea to ask nonetheless.
Make sure that you state that you would like to be compensated for moving for this opportunity, but express that if that is not possible you are still interested in the position.
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thanks for the breakdown! Yup, it makes more sense to be direct while also making it clear you're still interested.
– nz_21
18 hours ago
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So there's two questions here. Breaking them apart, you have: "Is it okay to ask for relocation compensation for my internship?" and "How do I ask for relocation compensation/assistance?"
To answer the first question ("Is it okay to ask for relocation compensation for my internship?"):
Yes, it's absolutely okay to do so. If you're relocating for work, you should always ask for compensation. However, the likelihood of you receiving that compensation depends entirely on your specific scenario. Maybe your company does not offer that. Maybe they have corporate housing that they will let you stay in for a reduced cost. Nobody on StackExchange can tell you whether or not the company can offer you anything in terms of compensation/reimbursement; that's information that can only come from your employer.
To answer the second question ("How do I ask for relocation compensation?"):
Not like that. If you're going to ask for compensation, ask for compensation - not for information on compensation. If you're still in the contract negotiation phase, treat this just like you would PTO/Salary/Bonuses/etc. If you're beyond that point, you lose some leverage, but it's still a good idea to ask nonetheless.
Make sure that you state that you would like to be compensated for moving for this opportunity, but express that if that is not possible you are still interested in the position.
answered 18 hours ago
Chance Linz
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thanks for the breakdown! Yup, it makes more sense to be direct while also making it clear you're still interested.
– nz_21
18 hours ago
add a comment |
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1
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So there's two questions here. Breaking them apart, you have: "Is it okay to ask for relocation compensation for my internship?" and "How do I ask for relocation compensation/assistance?"
To answer the first question ("Is it okay to ask for relocation compensation for my internship?"):
Yes, it's absolutely okay to do so. If you're relocating for work, you should always ask for compensation. However, the likelihood of you receiving that compensation depends entirely on your specific scenario. Maybe your company does not offer that. Maybe they have corporate housing that they will let you stay in for a reduced cost. Nobody on StackExchange can tell you whether or not the company can offer you anything in terms of compensation/reimbursement; that's information that can only come from your employer.
To answer the second question ("How do I ask for relocation compensation?"):
Not like that. If you're going to ask for compensation, ask for compensation - not for information on compensation. If you're still in the contract negotiation phase, treat this just like you would PTO/Salary/Bonuses/etc. If you're beyond that point, you lose some leverage, but it's still a good idea to ask nonetheless.
Make sure that you state that you would like to be compensated for moving for this opportunity, but express that if that is not possible you are still interested in the position.
answered 18 hours ago
Chance Linz
912
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thanks for the breakdown! Yup, it makes more sense to be direct while also making it clear you're still interested.
– nz_21
18 hours ago
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
So there's two questions here. Breaking them apart, you have: "Is it okay to ask for relocation compensation for my internship?" and "How do I ask for relocation compensation/assistance?"
To answer the first question ("Is it okay to ask for relocation compensation for my internship?"):
Yes, it's absolutely okay to do so. If you're relocating for work, you should always ask for compensation. However, the likelihood of you receiving that compensation depends entirely on your specific scenario. Maybe your company does not offer that. Maybe they have corporate housing that they will let you stay in for a reduced cost. Nobody on StackExchange can tell you whether or not the company can offer you anything in terms of compensation/reimbursement; that's information that can only come from your employer.
To answer the second question ("How do I ask for relocation compensation?"):
Not like that. If you're going to ask for compensation, ask for compensation - not for information on compensation. If you're still in the contract negotiation phase, treat this just like you would PTO/Salary/Bonuses/etc. If you're beyond that point, you lose some leverage, but it's still a good idea to ask nonetheless.
Make sure that you state that you would like to be compensated for moving for this opportunity, but express that if that is not possible you are still interested in the position.
answered 18 hours ago
Chance Linz
912
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Chance Linz is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
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So there's two questions here. Breaking them apart, you have: "Is it okay to ask for relocation compensation for my internship?" and "How do I ask for relocation compensation/assistance?"
To answer the first question ("Is it okay to ask for relocation compensation for my internship?"):
Yes, it's absolutely okay to do so. If you're relocating for work, you should always ask for compensation. However, the likelihood of you receiving that compensation depends entirely on your specific scenario. Maybe your company does not offer that. Maybe they have corporate housing that they will let you stay in for a reduced cost. Nobody on StackExchange can tell you whether or not the company can offer you anything in terms of compensation/reimbursement; that's information that can only come from your employer.
To answer the second question ("How do I ask for relocation compensation?"):
Not like that. If you're going to ask for compensation, ask for compensation - not for information on compensation. If you're still in the contract negotiation phase, treat this just like you would PTO/Salary/Bonuses/etc. If you're beyond that point, you lose some leverage, but it's still a good idea to ask nonetheless.
Make sure that you state that you would like to be compensated for moving for this opportunity, but express that if that is not possible you are still interested in the position.
answered 18 hours ago
Chance Linz
912
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Chance Linz is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
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answered 18 hours ago
Chance Linz
912
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answered 18 hours ago
Chance Linz
912
answered 18 hours ago
Chance Linz
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912
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New contributor
Chance Linz is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
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Chance Linz is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
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thanks for the breakdown! Yup, it makes more sense to be direct while also making it clear you're still interested.
– nz_21
18 hours ago
add a comment |
thanks for the breakdown! Yup, it makes more sense to be direct while also making it clear you're still interested.
– nz_21
18 hours ago
thanks for the breakdown! Yup, it makes more sense to be direct while also making it clear you're still interested.
– nz_21
18 hours ago
thanks for the breakdown! Yup, it makes more sense to be direct while also making it clear you're still interested.
– nz_21
18 hours ago
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It's okay by me. And it's always okay to ask. Is this an internship leading to a full-time position?
– Joe Strazzere
18 hours ago
@joeStrazzere thanks for the feedback. And nope, I've still got 2 more years of university to go.
– nz_21
18 hours ago
Okay. In that case, I'd be surprised if they would pay for relocation costs. As a hiring manager who hired interns on a regular basis, I wouldn't ever have considered it. On the other hand, I only recruited students from local universities who had their own transporation. Still, it shouldn't hurt to ask.
– Joe Strazzere
18 hours ago
Do you have an internship offer from this company yet?
– Joe Strazzere
18 hours ago