Looking for advice when negotiating a relocation package as a PhD student for a pharma rotation program. They’re currently offering a lump sum (8k) and a moving service (or cash out option $3.5k), and have expressed that the cash value of the relocation package isn’t open for negotiation.I’m moving from the Midwest to the Bay Area. Is it worth it to bring up to negotiate again? Would appreciate hearing how you’d approach negotiating this, and/or your relocation packages for reference!

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When I moved from east coast to west coast, they gave me $10k lump sum and moving was entirely carried out by the pharma. No bills came to me. If you don’t have lots of things to move, $3.5K cash option is good, otherwise go with the moving service. Since this sounds like a temporary position, I do not think you have an edge like FTEs when it comes to compensation / benefits negotiations.

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No harm in asking. If luck is on your side, you may be able to pull off something nice. Go for it!

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Relocation pkg should be negotiable, but it depends on the title/role and location. If they r only willing to do moving+lump sum, i would ask for rental assistance as well

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Moving will cost less than 3K if you are single, but the rent in the bay area would be much more expensive than Midwest.

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Curious what parts of a hiring package are negotiable if they’re not open to negotiating salary and relocation sum

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