Handling a Cross Country Move?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on Tuesday March 7, 2006 @04:30AM from the things-to-ask-your-boss dept.

Tarin.n asks: "For the past 2 years, I have worked remotely from the East Coast for a Silicon Valley company. The company is now considering moving me to the west coast, so that I can be closer to their headquarters. I'm trying to make a list of questions to ask of the company as we discuss this transition, as well as a list of items to take care of personally for such a move. What experience have others on Slashdot had with a cross-country move? Specifically, what should I ask and watch out for?"

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True cost of living change? by dada21 · 2006-03-07 04:33 · Score: 5, Insightful

One thing that they might not be to open about (or even aware of) is the cost of living differences. Living on the east coast with the salary you're making might make you feel wealthy. Moving to the west coast with the same salary might put you in the poor house.

Be aware of the cost of living differences between two markets (even within the same metropolis on occasion!).