I just finished School and I recently had an exceptional job offer for a job that I applied for a long time ago. The problem is, that it is in the wrong state. My family is planning on relocating in two months (I was unaware of this when i applied) and I have been seeking out jobs in my new state for ages with no good responses. I would ideally love to take the job in my current state and have this job turn into a telecommuting position if posible. How can I find out the possibilities for telecommuting prior to accepting the job without raising concerns with my new employer? Can I negotiate this into my job counter offfer? If so, how? Do you reccommend not mentioning the word "telecommute" now and asking for the telecommuting option when the time comes? I look forward to your advice.
2007-08-28 04:35:50 · 4 answers · asked by Trinibuff 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
It kind of depends on what your job would be, but the likelihood of being allowed to telecommute from a different state is, frankly, pretty low. Even most telecommuting jobs require you to be in the office some of the time, for meetings and such.
If when you say your family is moving out of state you mean your parents, your other option is not to move - you're finished with school now and an adult, so could be on your own.
2007-08-28 04:43:53 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't mention the distance between jobs and frankly your employer will find out where you really live. This will impact your health insurance coverage for one.
Most jobs carry a probationary period, from 1-3 months, during which time you can be retained or removed. Imagine explaining to your boss that you are two hours late because of an accident on the Brooklyn bridge! And your job is in Delaware!
It could be your new job state wants proof that you will actually move there first before making a firm offer. In the meantime, is it possible to live with a friend or relative for 90 days to insure that it is the kind of job that is worth staying for?
2007-08-28 04:45:21 · answer #2 · answered by Venita Peyton 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see any reason not to ask about telecommuting. Nowadays more and more people are doing it and it actually saves a company money. They don't have to know when you ask that you're contemplating telecommuting from another state.
2007-08-28 04:41:49 · answer #3 · answered by mommanuke 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes I do think you should be honest as to what you expect out of the job yourself. You sound like a real savvy person and I am sure you will Handel this in a gentle and kind way.
2007-08-28 04:48:51 · answer #4 · answered by TURBOSC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋