My new company pays an external relocation agent to help new employees. After she sent me a massive quote for shipping my stuff, I went and got my own quotes, the most expensive of which was less than a quarter of her quote. She asked me to forward any lower quotes to her so she could work with those companies in future, which I did. Next thing I get a call from one of the companies saying that she had contacted them to ask for her 'commission'. She has been very slow and only sending me properties from one agent and all over our budget. Clearly it's because she has a commission deal with them, which has meant that I've been spending lots of time trying to find a property myself. Should I tell my new employer about this? After all, they are paying her to help me and she is just trying to help herself. The only thing is that I know she has been working with them for a long time and I don't know what sort of politics may be involved, and I wouldn't want to make enemies in a new place...
2007-06-07 06:21:26 · 7 answers · asked by artemistica 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Just to update you, I found a property myself and put down a deposit. I let her know she could stop looking, but didn't tell her who I got the property through. Of course she wrote back to ask where I found it, clearly in order that she could again contact them to demand her commission. I'll just pretend I didn't see her email.
2007-06-08 05:08:16 · update #1
This can be very touchy. Start documenting her activities. But by all means keep this to yourself and just set back for a while and just do your job. Politics can play a major role and you do not know who is approving of her. Good luck.
2007-06-07 06:27:08 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ Mel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most companies, who re-locate people a lot, contract with business who do all of this work for them. Once they find a business they feel they can trust - they go with them. They will remain with them until someone speaks up and says something to the contrary - but don't do this until you've been at the new job for at least 6 months to a year.
If this has happened to others, and they also complain, then the company will need to reconsider continued business with the place or not. These 'relocation' business - may also be related to someone within the company - so you really need to be careful.
2007-06-07 06:48:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i actually think of which you may desire to tell your new company proper to the relocation agent. i'm a real assets broker provider in Colorado. i'm a member of an quite super brokerage employer has a settlement with a considerable relocation employer. it is quite irresponsible of this lady to be so biased interior the strategies she is giving to you. understanding those types like I do, she in all probability won't quit until she gets her fee. i think that suited thank you to handle it is to talk along with your new company related to her movements. the main serious concern to undergo in ideas is to be ordinary and expert proper to the full subject.
2016-11-26 23:11:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its something that directly affects you, then dont worry about it. However, if in some strange way it can impact your position with the company, then you need to see your employer (or immediate supervisor) to discuss your concerns in the strictest of confidence. Start by letting him/her know that you are about to voice some concerns (in confidence) regarding something that may affect the company both financially and in a public relations sense. If it is a truly legitimate business, then your impromptu meeting will be greatly appreciated. If it is not, then you are better off not working for a company that is not honest in its intentions.
2007-06-07 06:37:45 · answer #4 · answered by Debbie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is ripping off your employer. I would report her. Make sure you document everything and put everything in writing. This woman may be a sister-in-law to a vice president. She may be giving someone in your company kick backs.
2007-06-07 06:27:02 · answer #5 · answered by regerugged 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would contact the new employer and ask if there's anything wrong with using a company you find and not using her, then spill the beans (with attachments for proof - the quotes and such).
Good luck! :)
2007-06-07 06:25:38 · answer #6 · answered by searching_please 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, absolutely tell her, but please keep in mind that the lower moving quotes are lower for a reason. They may be leaving things off of their estimate or not providing adequate valuation coverage, or the companies may just not be dependable. It always causes more problems when a middle man is involved.
2007-06-07 06:26:29 · answer #7 · answered by Rich people employ me 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋